EU-New Zealand Law Enforcement Data Exchange Agreement

by name voted on 17.01.2023

Summary

An agreement between the EU and New Zealand to exchange personal data for fighting serious crime and terrorism while protecting privacy.

9 17.01.2023

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justice

science

transport

criminal law

human rights

public safety

public sector

social policy

international relations

information technology and data processing

Key points

The agreement facilitates cooperation between Europol and New Zealand authorities.
It targets serious transnational threats such as terrorism, organized crime, drug trafficking, and cybercrime.
The agreement includes strict rules on how long personal data can be stored.
Individuals whose data is being processed must be notified as part of the safeguards.

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Annalisa TARDINO

Annalisa TARDINO

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5.1. EU/New Zealand Agreement: exchange of personal data between Europol and New Zealand *** (vote)

Documents (PDFs)

RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union, of the one part, and New Zealand, of the other part, on the exchange of personal data between the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and the authorities of New Zealand competent for fighting serious crime and terrorism EU/New Zealand Agreement: exchange of personal data between Europol and New Zealand

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