EU data chief urges limits on joint police powers

Peter Hustinx, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), said in a statement on 3 June 2013 that he wants to impose new limits on EU police agency Europol.

'A strong framework of data protection is important not only for those under suspicion or involved in an investigation, but also contributes to the success of police and judicial co-operation.'

European Data Protection Supervisor: Press Release: Strong data protection to improve EU approach to serious crimes http://www.edps.europa.eu/EDPSWEB/webdav/site/mySite/shared/Documents/EDPS/PressNews/Press/2013/EDPS-2013-05_EUROPOL_EN.pdf

ESO: Background Information: Data protection at Europol http://www.europeansources.info/record/data-protection-at-europol/

ESO: Background Information: New data protection rules at risk, EU watchdog warns http://www.europeansources.info/record/new-data-protection-rules-at-risk-eu-watchdog-warns/

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