Summary
The European Parliament seeks an opinion from the Court of Justice on whether a proposed EU-US data protection agreement for criminal investigations is compatible with EU law and fundamental rights. 10 01.12.2016
Other
criminal law
human rights
european union
international relations
information technology and data processing
Key points
- Seeking a formal legal opinion from the Court of Justice regarding the legality of a new EU-US data sharing agreement.
- Addressing concerns about whether the agreement complies with European fundamental rights and privacy laws.
- Evaluating if individuals would have access to effective legal remedies in the United States if their data is misused.
- Questioning the independence of US authorities responsible for supervising data protection.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION seeking an opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed agreement between the United States of America and the European Union on the protection of personal information relating to the prevention, investigation, detection, and prosecution of criminal offences
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on seeking an opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the Agreement between the United States of America and the European Union on the protection of personal information relating to the prevention, investigation, detection, and prosecution of criminal offenses
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