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Nos avis portent principalement sur des propositions législatives et sont adressés au législateur de l'UE (le Parlement européen, le Conseil et la Commission européenne), dans le but de signaler les principales préoccupations en matière de protection des données ainsi que nos recommandations. 

Ces avis sont rendus en réponse aux demandes de la Commission, qui est légalement tenue de demander notre avis sur toute proposition législative ou projet d'actes d'exécution ou délégués, ainsi que sur les recommandations et propositions au Conseil dans le cadre d'accords internationaux conformément à l'article 42(1) du règlement (UE) 2018/1725 lorsqu'il y a un impact sur la protection des données personnelles. 

Nous émettons également des avis d'initiative dans le cadre de notre rôle de conseil sur toutes les questions relatives au traitement de données personnelles. 

 

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20
Dec
2007
Opinions

Identification par radiofréquence (RFID)

Avis sur la communication de la Commission au Parlement européen, au Conseil, au Comité Economique et Social et au Comité des régions intitulée "L'identification par radiofréquence (RFID) en Europe: vers un cadre politique", document COM(2007) 96, JO C 101, 23.04.2008, p. 1

The EDPS published on 20 December 2007 an Opinion on the Commission's Communication on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in Europe that was released in March 2007. The Opinion deals with the growing use of RFID chips in consumer products and other new applications affecting individuals.
 
The EDPS welcomes the Commission's Communication on RFID as it addresses the main issues arising from the deployment of RFID technology while taking account of privacy and data protection considerations. The EDPS agrees with the Commission that it is appropriate in the first phase to leave room for self-regulatory instruments. However, additional legislative measures may be necessary to regulate RFID usage in relation to privacy and data protection.
 
Supporting the opt-in option at the point of sale, the "privacy by design" principle and the identification of "best available techniques", the EDPS recommends considering the adoption of a proposal for Community legislation regulating the main issues of RFID-usage in case the proper implementation of the existing legal framework fails.
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COM(2007) 96 final du 15.03.2007
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Topics
Protection des données dès la conception
Surveillance
Localisation
Technologies
20
Dec
2007
Opinions

Dossiers passagers européens

Avis sur le projet de décision-cadre du Conseil relative à l'utilisation des données des dossiers passagers (Passenger Name Record - PNR) à des fins répressives, JO C 110, 01.05.2008, p. 1

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has issued an Opinion on 20 December 2007 onthe proposal of the Commission for a Council Framework Decision on the use of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data for law enforcement purposes. The proposal involves obligations for air carriers to transmit data about all passengers on flights to or from an EU Member State.
 
The Opinion emphasizes the major impact the proposal would have on privacy and data protection rights of air passengers. While acknowledging that the fight against terrorism is a legitimate purpose, the EDPS expresses serious concerns about the necessity and proportionality of the proposal which, in his view, are not sufficiently established in the proposal. In addition, the EDPS takes a critical stance on the lack of clarity in relation to various aspects of the proposal, in particular the applicable legal framework, the identity of the recipients of personal data, and the conditions of transfer of data to third countries.
 
The Opinion focuses on four key issues and draws the following conclusions: 
 
  • legitimacy of the processing: the proposal does not provide for sufficient elements of justification to support and demonstrate the legitimacy of the processing of data;
  • applicable legal framework: a significant lack of legal certainty is noted as regards the regime applicable to the different actors involved in the matter;
  • the identity of data recipients: the draft Decision does not provide for any specification concerning the identity of the recipients of personal data collected by airlines companies;
  • transfer of data to third countries: it is imperative that conditions of transfer of PNR data to third countries be coherent and subject to a harmonised level of protection. 

Finally,  the EDPS advises not to adopt the draft Decision before the new Lisbon Treaty's entry into force, so that it can follow the co-decision procedure foreseen by the new Treaty and the European Parliament is fully involved.

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COM(2007) 654 final du 06.11.2007
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Topics
Accords internationaux
PNR
Coopération policière
Sécurité
Système PNR de l'UE
19
Dec
2007
Opinions

Mise en oeuvre de l'initiative de Prüm

Avis sur l'initiative de la République fédérale d'Allemagne, en vue de l'adoption d'une décision du Conseil concernant la mise en oeuvre de la décision 2007/.../JAI relative à l'approfondissement de la coopération transfrontière, notamment en vue de lutter contre le terrorisme et la criminalité transfrontière, JO C 89, 14.4.2008, p. 1

On 19 December 2007, the EDPS issued his Opinion on the German initiative establishing implementing rules which are necessary for the functioning of the Council Prüm initiative. This initiative aims to step up cross-border cooperation, particularly for fighting terrorism and cross-border crime, by establishing mechanisms to exchange personal data such as DNA profiles and fingerprints.
 
In his Opinion, the EDPS holds the view that a clear, effective and comprehensive legal framework - combining general provisions and specific tailored rules on data protection - should be in place before the current Prüm initiative enters into force. He also points out that the initiative's implementing rules and their annex are of particular importance since they define crucial aspects and tools of the exchanges of data that are essential to ensure guarantees for concerned persons.
 
More specifically, the EDPS recommends the following:
  • the initiative and its annex should benefit from a broad and open discussion involving all relevant actors, such as the European Parliament and Data Protection Authorities;
  • the accuracy in searches and comparisons of DNA profiles and fingerprints should be duly taken into account and constantly monitored, also in the light of the larger scale of the exchange;
  • relevant data protection authorities should be put in a position to properly carry out their supervisory and advisory role throughout all the different stages of the implementation.
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Initiative publiée dans le JO C 267, 9.11.2007, p. 4
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Topics
Coopération judiciaire
Coopération policière
Sécurité
Technologies
Données biométriques
12
Sep
2007
Opinions

Transporteur par route

Avis sur la proposition de règlement établissant des règles communes sur les conditions à respecter pour exercer la profession de transporteur par route, JO C 14, 19.01.2008, p. 1

On 12 September 2007, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued his opinion on the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing common rules concerning the conditions to be complied with to pursue the occupation of road transport operator.
 
The regulation establishes conditions relating to good repute, financial standing and professional competence which road transport companies have to satisfy. The proposal introduces national electronic registers that will have to be interconnected between all member states, facilitating the exchange of information between Member States. It contains a specific provision on data protection.
 
The EDPS advises that the proposed Regulation is amended to:
 
  • ensure greater definition of terms such as "good repute";
  • clarify ambiguities in the role of national authorities; and
  • ensure the requirements of Directive 95/46/EC are respected.
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COM(2007) 263 final du 06.07.2007
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Topics
Transports
5
Sep
2007
Opinions

Statistiques communautaires sur la santé

Avis sur la proposition de règlement du Parlement européen et du Conseil relatif aux statistiques communautaires de la santé publique et de la santé et de la sécurité au travail (COM(2007) 46 final), JO C 295, 7.12.2007, p. 1

On 5 September, the EDPS adopted an Opinion on a proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Community statistics on public health and health and safety at work.
 
The proposal aims at establishing the framework for all current and foreseeable activities in the field of Public health and Health and Safety at Work statistics carried out by the European Statistical System (i.e. Eurostat), the national statistical institutes and all other national authorities responsible for the provision of official statistics in these areas.
 
The main recommendations refer to the necessity to address the differences between Data Protection and Statistical Confidentiality and the notions which are specific to each area. Transfers of personal data to third countries as well as conservation periods of statistical data are also analysed.
 
Following discussion between the services of Eurostat and the EDPS, a common review of the processes put in place in Eurostat when dealing with individual records for statistical purposes will be conducted and may lead to the need for prior-checking.
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COM(2007) 46 final du 07.02.2007
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Topics
Santé