Loi n° 2004/801 du 6/8/2004 relative à la protection des personnes^physiques à l'égard des traitements de données à caractère personnel et modifiant la loi n° 78 -17 du 6/1/1978 relative àl'informatique, aux fichiers et aux libertés.

This law establishes the legal framework for the protection of individuals regarding the processing of their personal data. It updates previous legislation to ensure that the collection and use of personal information respect privacy and individual freedoms. This legislation affects any organization or individual in France that processes personal data, ensuring that data subjects have rights over their own information.