Commission of the European Communities (the European Commission). On 18 July 1990 the European Commission issued a draft Directive concerning; the protection of individuals in relation to the processing of personal data. The aim of the draft Directive is to harmonise the different data protection laws presently in force in the European Community, to ensure the free movement ofpersonal data between Member States. The preamble notes that its proposals "' " give substance to and amplify those contained in the Council of Europe Convention discussed above . " 2.14 The initial draft Directive represented a first bid". The European Parliament voted on a large number of amendments in March 1992. On 15 October 1992 the Commission issued a substantially revised proposal. The amendments provide for a more flexible and workable framework than its predecessor whilst , continuing to strive for a high level of protection. We have adverted to the revised draft Directive 's proposals in formulating our own detailed recommendations on a data protection law. “ (emphasis added) 40. The proposed article 4 (titled “national law applicable") of the revised draft directive of the European Commission ( " the EU Draft Directive") states that: " 1 . Each Member State shall apply the national provisions adopted under this Directive to all processing ofpersonal data: 35