Hielke Hijmans has a long standing experience in the public administration and has worked in advisory and management functions for the European Data Protection Supervisor, the European Court of Justice and the Ministry of Justice in The Hague. He is a Dutch national, specialised in EU law and privacy law. In these areas he publicized extensively.

“This book offers a unique perspective on whether the Union has been successful in delivering the data and privacy protection … . For those who want to have a thorough understanding of the EU data and privacy law and practice, this book will provide a pleasant read. Academics in the field can also benefit from the author’s insights and knowledge of how the involved EU institutions work on data and privacy protection.” (Bo Zhao, Rechtsgeleerd Magazijn THEMIS, Issue 3, 2017) “This book will prove a significant resource for those interested in gaining an understanding of the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of the EU’s approach to protecting its citizen’s data privacy rights. … the well-resourced and comprehensive coverage in this book achieves a readable and intelligible entry point into the subject area for those seeking an understanding of how the EU can act as a guardian ofinternet privacy.” (Kevin T. O’Sullivan, International Journal of Law and Information Technology, Vol. 25 (4), 2017)

• Preface.- Foreword.- Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Privacy and Data Protection as Values of the EU that matter, also in the Information Society.- Chapter 3. Internet and Loss of Control in an Era of Big Data and Mass Surveillance.- Chapter 4. The Mandate of the EU under Article 16 TFEU and the Perspectives of Legitimacy and Effectiveness.- Chapter 5. Understanding and Assessing the Contribution of the CJEU to the Mandate under Article 16 TFEU.- Chapter 6. Understanding the Scope and Limits of the EU Legislator’s Contribution to the Mandate under Article 16 TFEU.- Chapter 7. Understanding the Role of Independent, Effective and Accountable DPAs: New Branches of Government in between the Union and the Member States.- Chapter 8. Understanding the Role of Cooperation Mechanisms of DPAs: Towards a Layered Model of Horizontal Cooperation between DPAs, a Structured Network of DPAs and a European DPA.- Chapter 9. Understanding the EU Mandate under Article 16 TFEU in the External Domain: Towards a Mix of Unilateral, Bilateral and Multilateral Strategies.- Chapter 10. Making Article 16 TFEU Work: Analysis and Conclusions.- Annex I: Consulted documents.- Legislation and proposed legislation.- Case law.- Policy documents.- Other references.

Hielke Hijmans has a long standing experience in the public administration and has worked in advisory and management functions for the European Data Protection Supervisor, the European Court of Justice and the Ministry of Justice in The Hague. He is a Dutch national, specialised in EU law and privacy law. In these areas he publicized extensively.

“This book offers a unique perspective on whether the Union has been successful in delivering the data and privacy protection … . For those who want to have a thorough understanding of the EU data and privacy law and practice, this book will provide a pleasant read. Academics in the field can also benefit from the author’s insights and knowledge of how the involved EU institutions work on data and privacy protection.” (Bo Zhao, Rechtsgeleerd Magazijn THEMIS, Issue 3, 2017) “This book will prove a significant resource for those interested in gaining an understanding of the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of the EU’s approach to protecting its citizen’s data privacy rights. … the well-resourced and comprehensive coverage in this book achieves a readable and intelligible entry point into the subject area for those seeking an understanding of how the EU can act as a guardian ofinternet privacy.” (Kevin T. O’Sullivan, International Journal of Law and Information Technology, Vol. 25 (4), 2017)

• Preface.- Foreword.- Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Privacy and Data Protection as Values of the EU that matter, also in the Information Society.- Chapter 3. Internet and Loss of Control in an Era of Big Data and Mass Surveillance.- Chapter 4. The Mandate of the EU under Article 16 TFEU and the Perspectives of Legitimacy and Effectiveness.- Chapter 5. Understanding and Assessing the Contribution of the CJEU to the Mandate under Article 16 TFEU.- Chapter 6. Understanding the Scope and Limits of the EU Legislator’s Contribution to the Mandate under Article 16 TFEU.- Chapter 7. Understanding the Role of Independent, Effective and Accountable DPAs: New Branches of Government in between the Union and the Member States.- Chapter 8. Understanding the Role of Cooperation Mechanisms of DPAs: Towards a Layered Model of Horizontal Cooperation between DPAs, a Structured Network of DPAs and a European DPA.- Chapter 9. Understanding the EU Mandate under Article 16 TFEU in the External Domain: Towards a Mix of Unilateral, Bilateral and Multilateral Strategies.- Chapter 10. Making Article 16 TFEU Work: Analysis and Conclusions.- Annex I: Consulted documents.- Legislation and proposed legislation.- Case law.- Policy documents.- Other references.

Hielke Hijmans has a long standing experience in the public administration and has worked in advisory and management functions for the European Data Protection Supervisor, the European Court of Justice and the Ministry of Justice in The Hague. He is a Dutch national, specialised in EU law and privacy law. In these areas he publicized extensively.

“This book offers a unique perspective on whether the Union has been successful in delivering the data and privacy protection … . For those who want to have a thorough understanding of the EU data and privacy law and practice, this book will provide a pleasant read. Academics in the field can also benefit from the author’s insights and knowledge of how the involved EU institutions work on data and privacy protection.” (Bo Zhao, Rechtsgeleerd Magazijn THEMIS, Issue 3, 2017) “This book will prove a significant resource for those interested in gaining an understanding of the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of the EU’s approach to protecting its citizen’s data privacy rights. … the well-resourced and comprehensive coverage in this book achieves a readable and intelligible entry point into the subject area for those seeking an understanding of how the EU can act as a guardian ofinternet privacy.” (Kevin T. O’Sullivan, International Journal of Law and Information Technology, Vol. 25 (4), 2017)

• Preface.- Foreword.- Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. Privacy and Data Protection as Values of the EU that matter, also in the Information Society.- Chapter 3. Internet and Loss of Control in an Era of Big Data and Mass Surveillance.- Chapter 4. The Mandate of the EU under Article 16 TFEU and the Perspectives of Legitimacy and Effectiveness.- Chapter 5. Understanding and Assessing the Contribution of the CJEU to the Mandate under Article 16 TFEU.- Chapter 6. Understanding the Scope and Limits of the EU Legislator’s Contribution to the Mandate under Article 16 TFEU.- Chapter 7. Understanding the Role of Independent, Effective and Accountable DPAs: New Branches of Government in between the Union and the Member States.- Chapter 8. Understanding the Role of Cooperation Mechanisms of DPAs: Towards a Layered Model of Horizontal Cooperation between DPAs, a Structured Network of DPAs and a European DPA.- Chapter 9. Understanding the EU Mandate under Article 16 TFEU in the External Domain: Towards a Mix of Unilateral, Bilateral and Multilateral Strategies.- Chapter 10. Making Article 16 TFEU Work: Analysis and Conclusions.- Annex I: Consulted documents.- Legislation and proposed legislation.- Case law.- Policy documents.- Other references.