Recommendation of the OECD Council for enhanced access and more effective use of public sector information

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18-Jun-2008

This Recommendation is designed as a general framework for Member countries to foster wider and more effective use of public sector information and content, and the generation of new uses from it.

Recommendation of the OECD Council on the protection of critical information infrastructures

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18-Jun-2008

The disruption or destruction of critical information infrastructures (“CII”) could have serious consequences. This Recommendation is derived from best practices for CII protection identified in an OECD background report comparing policies in seven countries.

The Seoul Declaration for the Future of the Internet Economy

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18-Jun-2008

This declaration was adopted at the conclusion of the June 2008 Ministerial meeting on the Future of the Internet Economy, held in Seoul. It contains recommendations on how to further the development of the “Internet economy” through multi-stakeholder co-operation.

Recomendación del Consejo sobre Resolución de Disputas y Resarcimiento a Consumidores

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12-Feb-2008

OECD Recommendation on Consumer Dispute Resolution and Redress - Mexico

OECD Recommendation on Consumer Dispute Resolution and Redress

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16-Jul-2007

On 12 July 2007, OECD Member countries adopted a Recommendation on Consumer Dispute Resolution and Redress to provide governments with a framework to help consumers resolve disputes and settle claims with business.

OECD Recommendation on Electronic Authentication and Guidance for Electronic authentication

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05-Jul-2007

The OECD Council adopted a Recommendation encouraging efforts by Member countries to establish compatible, technology-neutral approaches for effective domestic and cross-border electronic authentication of persons and entities. The OECD also developed Guidance to support these efforts.

OECD Recommendation on Cross-border Co-operation in the Enforcement of Laws Protecting Privacy

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13-Jun-2007

OECD governments have agreed on a new framework for co-operation in the enforcement of privacy laws as cross-border data flows have elevated privacy risks for individuals and highlighted the need for better co-operation among the authorities charged with providing them protection.

OECD Recommendation on Cross-Border Co-operation in the Enforcement of Laws against Spam

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16-Apr-2006

This recommendation urges enforcement authorities throughout the OECD to share information and work together to tackle what has become a global problem.

Privacy and Data Protection Resources: AUSTRIA

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06-Sep-2005

Overview of the protection of personal data in Austria.

OECD Guidelines on the Protection of Privacy and Transborder Flows of Personal Data

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26-Oct-2004

The OECD Guidelines on the Protection of Privacy and Transborder Flows of Personal Data, adopted on 23 September 1980, continue to represent international consensus on general guidance concerning the collection and management of personal information.

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