I am glad to say that European Parliament and Council Regulation No 45/2001 was adopted at first reading following intense combined endeavours, and it set out the principles and rules, in line with those laid down by Community directives for the Member States, for the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies.
Kaikeksi onneksi tiiviin yhteistyön ansiosta parlamentin ja neuvoston asetus N:o 45/2001 hyväksyttiin ensimmäisessä käsittelyssä.