The (EDPS) European Data Protection Supervisor Strategy for 2013-14, has set out the guidelines on The Rights of Individuals with regards to The Processing of Personal Data.

The guidelines serve as instructions for Data Protection staff representatives and coordinators along with anyone else whose personal data might be handled by the institutions.  The guidelines are directed at all the departments and services within the administration of EU institutions and bodies that handle personal data.

A Factsheet on data protection rights can be found here:  http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_EDPS-14-5_en.htm

Beyond just the scope of the EU institutions it is aimed at, these guidelines offer general guidance for all public sector bodies on the topic of data protection. Subject rights are taken into account along with information on relevant topics, best practice guidelines, and specific information on the definition of personal data.

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