European Parliament and Council Directive 95/46/EC deals with the protection of personal data in both electronic and nonelectronic forms. The directive delineates these data- related regulatory elements: a. The conditions that must be met for data processing to be lawful b. The principles of data quality necessary for lawful data processing c. The rights of individuals whose personal data is being pro- cessed d. The exemptions or restrictions on individuals’ rights with respect to personal data e. The confidentiality and security of data processing f. The legal recourse available to individuals whose rights have been breached g. The transfer of personal data from an EU member to a non-EU member