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Directive (EU) 2016/680: Ensuring data protection in law enforcement

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17 August 2024

Directive (EU) 2016/680: Ensuring data protection in law enforcement

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Directive (EU) 2016/680 establishes regulations for the protection of personal data processed by competent authorities for law enforcement purposes.

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Directive (EU) 2016/680, enacted on April 27, 2016, by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, focuses on safeguarding individuals’ personal data handled by competent authorities for the purposes of crime prevention, investigation, detection, prosecution, or the execution of criminal penalties. It also facilitates the free movement of such data within the EU and replaces Council Framework Decision 2008/977/JHA. This directive establishes guidelines for data protection in law enforcement, ensuring lawful and fair processing of personal data while protecting individuals’ rights. For more details, please refer to the provided link.

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