Regulating personal data in a shared world: limitations of the EU's approach to data protection

Abstract

A personalized interaction, in an increasingly information-rich environment, is increasingly unlikely to be shaped by information about only the persons directly involved. As data about others is related to an individual, and perceptions about that individual formed accordingly, it is important that data-protection regulation takes into account the shared nature of personal data. The European Data Protection Directive provides an important standard for data sharing between countries. Therefore, it is essential to realize any limitations in its approach when data might be said to relate to more than one person. The need to address any such limitation becomes all the more urgent as more geneti..