Automated Fingerprint Data Exchange with Greece

Summary

The European Parliament has approved the launch of automated fingerprint data exchange with Greece to improve security and combat crime.
10 17.10.2017
Other
criminal law
public safety
european union
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • The European Parliament has approved a decision to launch an automated data exchange system with Greece.
  • The exchange specifically involves dactyloscopic data, which refers to fingerprint information.
  • The primary goal of this exchange is to improve cooperation in fighting terrorism and cross-border crime.
  • The decision is based on established legal frameworks within the European Union treaties.
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