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"Privacy and security are very important for us all. We cannot make citizens choose between freedom and security. I agree with the rapporteur that we need to modernise data protection legislation due to the privacy challenges posed by new technologies. However, the problem is much greater than the report suggests. In certain EU Member States, including Lithuania, the problem is not just one of obsolete legislation, but implementation. Article 22 of the constitution of the Republic of Lithuania prohibits interference with a person’s personal correspondence or his life. According to a report published a few months ago in
in 2010, the Lithuanian State Data Protection Inspectorate investigated 270 allegations of arbitrary interference with privacy against government officials or companies. In the majority of complaints, the person stated that the government agency gathered or used their personal data, such as a personal code, without legal basis or explanation. We must restore confidence. It is important for citizens to know what happens to their data. European leaders must implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure protection against loss of data or unauthorised access. It is a matter of honour and dignity."@en1
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