Summary
This directive improves how EU authorities use financial information to fight serious crimes like money laundering and terrorism by enhancing cooperation between agencies. 10 11.07.2019
Other
finance
criminal law
public safety
european union
information technology and data processing
Key points
- Authorities are granted direct and immediate access to national bank account registries for serious criminal investigations.
- The directive mandates enhanced cooperation and free information exchange between Financial Intelligence Units across the EU.
- Europol's role is strengthened through specialized units that support and coordinate cross-border financial analysis.
- Strict safeguards are implemented to protect sensitive personal data, such as race, religion, or health information.
Documents (PDFs)
REPORT on the proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules facilitating the use of financial and other information for the prevention, detection, investigation or prosecution of certain criminal offences and repealing Council Decision 2000/642/JHA
Rules facilitating the use of financial and other information ***I
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