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The Role of Internet Search Engine Service Providers in the Light of the European Data Protection Legislation: A Study on the Judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union on Google Spain and Inc. v. Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) and Mario Costeja González, C-131/12

11.2.2015, Maisteritutkielma

The thesis concentrates on the legal role of search engine providers in the light of European Data Protection framework. Search engines collect and process huge amounts of data. Data is collected from the Internet users who use search services in order to locate the information they need. This thesis first introduces the branch of law, legal informatics, on which the thesis is based on. The research covers the concept and history of privacy and individual’s right to privacy on a human- and fundamental rights level. The writer has researched the important data protection related concepts such as data processing, personal data, data processor and data controller. The thesis also concludes the role and responsibilities of search engine providers as well as the role and responsibilities of source web pages. Further, the importance of effective implementation of individuals’ right to data protection is included.

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• Euroopan unionin tuomioistuin - Eurooppaoikeus - Henkilötieto - Internet - Yksityisyyden suoja