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European Privacy Law May Disrupt Business

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Robert C. Pini

Photonics companies seem unaware, but the recently implemented European Union Data Protection Directive applies to them and to the personal data they collect and transfer out of Europe. The directive specifically covers any data that can be used to identify an individual, including direct marketing lists, the resale of catalog lists with customer or subscriber names, invoices and even the transfer of human resources information. The directive, which was implemented in October 1998, affects photonics companies in two key ways. First, individuals must be notified any time identifying data is...Read full article

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