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>The Constitution of Greece recognizes the rights of privacy and secrecy of communications. Article 9 states: "(1) Every person's home is a sanctuary. The private and family life of the individual is inviolable. No home search shall be made, except when and as specified by law and always in the presence of representatives of the judicial power. (2) Violators of the preceding provision shall be punished for violating the home's asylum and for abuse of power, and shall be liable for full damages to the sufferer, as specified by law."
>A Constitutional amendment in 2001 added a new provision to this article granting individuals a direct right to protection of their personal information. The new provision, Article 9A, states: "All persons have the right to be protected from the collection, processing and use, especially by electronic means, of their personal data, as specified by law. The protection of personal data is ensured by an independent authority, which is established and operates as specified by law."
>Article 19 of the Constitution protects the privacy of communications. It states: "Secrecy of letters and all other forms of free correspondence or communication shall be absolutely inviolable. The guaranties under which the judicial authority shall not be bound by this secrecy for reasons of national security or for the purpose of investigating especially serious crimes, shall be specified under law." The 2001 amendment, in addition to adding two new provisions to this article, establishes an independent authority, to supervise matters relating to telecommunications.
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