The e-presentation analyses recent key rulings by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on the use of personal data in criminal investigations under the Law Enforcement Directive (LED) and the European Court of Human Rights (EctHR) on the use of personal data in criminal investigations under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The cases examined delve into matters of personal data processing, data collection, as well as the right to effective remedies. The e-presentation also highlights upcoming cases that may further clarify the limits of biometric data collection and retention, underscoring the continued need to balance law enforcement objectives with fundamental rights protection.
e-Presentation | June 2025 | Learning time: 44 minutes
e-Presentation by Xavier Tracol, Senior Legal Officer, Data Protection Office, Eurojust, The Hague.