Revising the Data Retention framework

The retention of data for the purpose of investigating and prosecuting serious crime is currently governed by the 2006 EU Data Retention Directive (DRD). In this context, Member States (MS) are required to retain certain data for between six and 24 months. The DRD has however proved controversial in a number of MS. As a result, and following its own evaluation, the Commission is now considering improvements to the Directive.