Gigaom survey of new EU privacy rules

"it looks like web firms operating in the EU are about to face a very different regulatory landscape. This would include much higher fines for breaches of data protection law in the EU, the limited right for citizens to demand the erasure of their personal data, and strict limitations on what can be done with EU citizens’ data outside the union. A separate resolution passed on Wednesday could also lead to difficulties for U.S. firms in handling the personal data of Europeans." - Web firms face a strict new set of privacy rules in Europe — here’s what to expect — Tech News and Analysis