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January 2007

• EU calls for stronger anti-spam efforts
• Industry wants clarity on international data transfer
• More scrutiny for companies handling personal data
• RFID – Commission consultations attract record response
• ESOMAR consults members on revised ICC/ESOMAR International Code
• European Commission wants observatory for public opinion research
• Bulgarian Commissioner to deal with Consumer Protection
• Russia’s Data Protection Law
• Implementing ISO 20252 is a key objective for EFAMRO
• FAQs on Interactive Voice Response programs
• US Legislative Activity: Technology, Taxes and the Census

Further information

For more information please contact Anna Alù:

a.alu@esomar.org

Public Policy Update - January 2007

Stepping up initiatives to deal with spam and data privacy

7. Bulgarian Commissioner to deal with Consumer Protection

As Bulgaria and Romania joined the EU on 1 January 2007, candidates have been nominated for the position of Commissioner – with a reshuffle in responsibilities in the European Commission.  Bulgarian Commissioner-designate Meglena Kuneva has been nominated as Commissioner for Consumer Protection splitting DG SANCO, the Health and Consumer Protection Directorate-General.

The Consumer Affairs portfolio deals with advertising, consumer protection, unfair commercial practices and other related issues, some of which are very relevant for the market research industry.  Kuneva is currently the Bulgarian Minister for European Affairs, has a background in law and journalism, is fluent in English, French and Russian and was Bulgaria’s Chief Negotiator with the EU.