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Public Archives and Data Protection

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Zusammenfassung Public archives play an important role in our society by identifying, assessing and preserving documentary material of long-term value, ensuring accountability of government and other organizations. Privacy and data protection are most important reasons to limit access to these archives. Many documents in public archives contain sensitive information about individuals, making data protection a primary concern that limits access to recent archive holdings. This creates a conflict between the need for transparency and accountability and legal obligations to protect personal data. There are still uncertainties regarding the practical implementation of the GDPR on the ground. In this article we explore the perspectives of different interest groups and discuss how an appropriate balance of rights and interests can be realized.

Source: Datenschutz und Datensicherheit - DuD

DOI: 10.1007/s11623-025-2043-1

Authors: Michael Friedewald, Lise Jaillant, Alexander Kashumov, Luisa Palla, Ivan Szekely

Institutions: Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research, Loughborough University, Central European University - Budapest Campus

Language: English

Topic: Digitalization, Law, and Regulation

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,190