Statement 5/2024 on the Recommendations of the High-Level Group on Access to Data for Effective Law Enforcement

On "04/11/2024", the "European Data Protection Board" issued an update regarding "Statement 5/2024 on the Recommendations of the High-Level Group on Access to Data for Effective Law Enforcement". The EDPB expressed concerns about certain recommendations that may infringe upon data protection and private life, particularly those related to data retention, encryption, and access to communication data. The EDPB recognizes the need to strike a balance between law enforcement needs and individual rights, emphasizing the importance of proportionality and necessity in data collection practices.