Originally shared by Miguel Afonso Caetano"The European Commission should, at long last, start doing its job. So far, it has avoided taking a position on the numerous data retention laws in Europe that breach the principles that were established by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, clarified by the Court in 2014 and, today, re-stated by the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Almost exactly a year ago, EDRi wrote to the European Commission Vice-President, Frans Timmermans, demanding action. In response, the Commission said that it would “monitor” thoroughly the data retention laws in the EU, but has so far avoided taking action. Time has run out for the Commission’s delaying tactics. It is now time – finally – to ensure that the law of the European Union is respected."
Almost exactly a year ago, EDRi wrote to the European Commission Vice-President, Frans Timmermans, demanding action. In response, the Commission said that it would “monitor” thoroughly the data retention laws in the EU, but has so far avoided taking action. Time has run out for the Commission’s delaying tactics. It is now time – finally – to ensure that the law of the European Union is respected."