"Commission steps up personal data safeguards – to strengthen police and judicial co-operation in the fight against terrorism and organised crime"

According to the Press Room of the European Commission, "Faced with organised crime and terrorism which are increasingly operating across borders, the European Commission has today presented new proposals to reinforce the protection of personal data and allow for a more effective exchange of information between national law enforcement agencies. Today’s proposal for a framework decision on the protection of personal data processed in the framework of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters - together with a recent proposal on the retention of data by communication providers -reflect the Commission’s overall approach of strengthening international co-operation to ensure security and protection for citizens while at the same time safeguarding fundamental freedoms, particularly the right to privacy and data protection."

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The Proposal for a Council Framework Decision on the protection of personal data processed in the framework of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matter is also available, here.