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Security

The EU as a whole and its individual Member States are facing new, varied and complex security threats which are more international and increasingly cross-border in nature. Several legal, and practical tools have been put in place to fight terrorism and cross-border crime. In particular, information exchanges and operational cooperation between law enforcement authorities have been strengthened.

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25
Jan
2010

Comments on international data exchange agreements

Comments of the EDPS on different international agreements, notably the EU-US and EU-AUS PNR agreements, the EU-US TFTP agreement, and the need of a comprehensive approach to international data exchange agreements

Available languages: German, English, French
29
Sep
2009

Security Support System - Parliament

Opinion of 29 September 2009 on a notification for prior checking concerning the "Security Support System" (Case 2009-225)

The collection of data in the Security Support System has the purpose to provide support to missions outside the three places of work of the EP in case of medical emergencies. The information is provided by the data subject on a voluntary basis. Data will only be used in emergency situations and only given to local health staff if needed.

Available languages: English
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3
Jul
2009

Negotiations EU-US concerning "SWIFT" data

EDPS Comments on the Recommendation from the Commission to the Council to authorise opening of negotiations between the European Union and the United States of America for an international agreement to make available to the United States Treasury Department financial messaging data to prevent and combat terrorism and terrorist financing

Available languages: English