The legitimacy of bulk transfers of PNR data to law enforcement authorities under the strict scrutiny of AG Mengozzi

The compatibility of bulk transfers of PNR data to Canadian law enforcement authorities with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights requires clear and precise provisions as regard the scope of the Agreement, the way how the data will be used, the authorities and persons accessing the data, data retention periods, and onwards transfers. Such regimes should be accompanied by strict oversights mechanisms that ensure an independent control and provide sufficient and clear remedies to individuals. Sensitive data should be excluded from the scope of the Agreement.

Publication year:2016