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New Privacy International report shows that 21 European countries are unlawfully retaining personal data

Topic
Surveillance Law Privacy Data protection
Country/Region
EU

09 September 2017

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"Privacy International surveyed 21 EU member states' legislation on data retention and examined their compliance with fundamental human rights standards

0 out of the 21 States examined by PI are currently in compliance with these standards (as interpreted in two landmark judgements by the Court of Justice of the European Union: Tele-2/Watson and Digital Rights Ireland)..."

See: New Privacy International report shows that 21 European countries are unlawfully retaining personal data (link)

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