Article 1

Topic and objectives

• 1

  This Regulation lays down rules on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of personal data

• 2

  This regulation protects the fundamental rights and freedoms of natural persons and in particular their right to protection of personal data.

• 3

  The free flow of personal data in the Union is neither restricted nor prohibited for reasons related to the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data.