The Union is based on respect for fundamental rights and in particular Articles 7 and 8 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union expressly recognize the fundamental right to privacy and to the protection of personal data.
Tá an tAontas fothaithe ar urraim do chearta bunúsacha agus go háirithe ar Airteagal 7 agus ar Airteagal 8 de Chairt um Chearta Bunúsacha an Aontais Eorpaigh a thugann aitheantas ar leith don cheart bunúsach chun príobháideachta agus do chosaint sonraí pearsanta.