Personal data processing in banking sector within the context of banking secrecy

Personal data processing in banking sector within the context of banking secrecy Abstract Banking secrecy is a concept which has been intertwined with the provision of banking services since the very beginnings of this industry. Even though it is a universally known concept, its legal definition, including piercings of banking secrecy, is not comprehensive. In recent years, its form and the possibilities of piercing it have been evolving considerably due to often conflicting modern legislative trends (emphasis on consumer protection, emphasis on data processing transparency, support of client mobility in the banking sector, support of innovative financial services, sharing of data for crime prevention incl. terrorism, money laundering and tax evasion). The goal of this thesis is to present banking secrecy in a complex manner including the categories and the respective individual concrete piercings within the context of data processing legislation, including laying out interpretation problems from practice and proposing concrete solutions. Further, the thesis, where suitable, the thesis also includes proposals de lege ferenda. The thesis begins with an introduction to the subject matter and is further divided into four chapters, which are followed by a conclusion that sums up the partial conclusions made..