On entend par «traitement des données» toute opération automatisée ou non qui comporte la collecte, l'enregistrement, l'organisation, la conservation, la communication, la modification, la consultation, l'utilisation et l'adaptation des données.
Processing of personal data" is defined as any operation performed upon personal data, whether or not by automatic means, such as collection, recording, organisation, retaining, disclosure, alteration, consultation, use and adaptation.