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RSS edpsVirtual strip scanners move closer for EU airports
News A key issue discussed at the meeting by the European Parliament, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS), manufacturers and national authorities was the effect of the scanners on human rights, privacy, personal... [10 Nov 2008]
'Police data-sharing plan will hurt privacy'
News The plan, which would create a system to allow police forces to swap data on suspected criminals, was recently amended - and not for the better, according to the European data protection supervisor (EDPS), Peter Hustinx. [01 May 2007]
Leader: Why privacy vs terrorism is no easy battle
Leader Europe's head of data protection - the EDPS - hit out this week at claims civil liberties advocates have been hampering anti-terror laws, adding that no good law can be passed without including some measures designed to... [20 Sep 2006]
Terrorism must not mean privacy breaches, says EU data guru
News The EU Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Peter Hustinx said effective legislation cannot exist without data protection controls. According to the EDPS, data about European citizens will be used... [20 Sep 2006]
Tech must not invade privacy, says EU data protection head
News One of the most controversial pieces of legislation in recent years in the tech arena, the data retention directive - which obliges ISPs and other communications providers to keep details of customers' phone calls, texts and emails for... [07 Apr 2006]
Biometrics too unreliable, says EU data protection head
News The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Peter Hustinx has criticised governments' fondness for biometrics to identify citizens and warned greater interoperability of databases may have serious implications for... [15 Mar 2006]
Home Office ponies up to see operators' data
News Earlier this year, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) warned that proposed legislation, which demands details pertaining to emails, phone and VoIP calls be retained, may infringe on civil liberties. [02 Nov 2005]
Euro data retention laws are inadequate and may be illegal
News The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has given his opinion on the European Union's plans to force ISPs and telcos to record details of their customers' communications - and has warned that the proposed... [27 Sep 2005]
