By Tom Jackson On November 26, 2014, the Article 29 Working Party released a short joint statement containing a series of declarations on: (i) “European values”; (ii) “surveillance for security purposes”; and (iii) the “European influence.” The joint statement emphasizes the balance to be struck between protecting data protection rights and allowing national intelligence agencies … Continue Reading
By Henriette Tielemans On March 12, 2014, the European Parliament voted 544 to 78, with 60 abstentions, to endorse a report prepared by MEP Claude Moraes (S&P, UK) (the Report), and to pass a resolution summarising Mr. Moraes’ findings (the Resolution). The Report and Resolution conclude a six-month investigation by the influential Committee on Civil … Continue Reading