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The SIS II went live today in all Schengen members. The European Commission, in cooperation with MS and the EDPS, prepared an information campaign targeted towards informing the general public about the objectives, the data stored, the authorities having access to the system and the rights of data subjects. Click here to view the poster, information leaflet and video animation. 09.04.13  By virtue of L.N. 24 of 2013, as from 1 January 2013, the provisions of Legal Notice 239 of 2011 - Processing of Personal Data (Electronic Communications Sector)(Amendment) Regulations - have been brought into force.  This Office is in the process of issuing guidelines to provide data controllers with the necessary direction concerning the implementation of the cookie consent requirement. 16.01.13 Reform of the data protection legislative framework. In 2012, the Commission proposed a major reform of the EU legal framework on the protection of personal data. The new proposals will strengthen individual rights and tackle the challenges of globalisation and new technologies. Read full details. 25.01.12	The Article 29 WP adopted Opinion WP 203 on purpose limitation. 02.04.13 The Article 29 Working Party adopted Opinion WP 199 providing further input on the data protection reform discussions. 05.10.12 The Article 29 Working Party adopted Opinion WP 196 on Cloud Computing. 01.07.12 The Article 29 Working Party adopted Opinion WP 194 on Cookie Consent Exemption. 07.06.12 The Article 29 Working Party adopted providing further input on the data protection reform discussions.The Article 29 Working Party adopted on Cloud Computing.The Article 29 Working Party adopted on Cookie Consent Exemption.	The use of biometric devices at the workplace. Processing of personal data by means of a CCTV camera. The sending of unsolicited communications for the purpose of direct marketing.   The right to information Can I request access to my personal information? Click here for this reply and any other frequently asked questions The use of personal data for research and statistics purposes The taking of photographs in schools