Directive of the European Parliament (Privacy, Internet and new technologies)Directive 97/ 66/ EC has to be adapted to developments in the markets and technologies for electronic communications services in order to provide an equal level of protection of personal data and privacy.
If you are a European citizen, please don't be lazy and read this important document, the most advanced in the world! Take a look at the European Community Portal and see the various links: there are effective tools for the Citizens.
YOU MUST KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! DON'T BE A SHEEP AND USE IT!!! 
Link to:
http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/pri/en/oj/dat/2002/l_201/l_20120020731en00370047.pdf
