Today more than ever, European citizens need to show that our societies will stand strong on their common values. These values are fundamental democratic assets, which have developed and matured over centuries and must not be surrendered, whatever the circumstances.
The protection of private life and of personal data is a key part of this democratic heritage, including because it conditions the respect of other fundamental freedoms such as freedom of speech or freedom of movement. It is a principle that is neither absolute, nor self-centered as it must be combined with the respect of other such freedoms, public
security requirements and the need to foster innovation.
security requirements and the need to foster innovation.
The current situation obviously makes it more necessary than ever to ensure that an appropriate balance is struck between these different, but not contradictory objectives.
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