Joint EU-US statement on data exchanges

23/06/2021 | Council of the European Union

In a joint statement, the Council of the European Union and the US Departments of Justice and Homeland Security have outlined their discussions at the EU-US Ministerial Meeting on Justice and Home Affairs. The two sides agreed that the Passenger Name Record agreement remains "a key instrument" in fighting terrorism and will use it while "respecting privacy requirements." There was also an agreement to "negotiate as soon as possible" a deal on electronic evidence sharing. Additionally, the delegations shared thoughts on law enforcement's use of artificial intelligence, acknowledging "the potential benefits and risks."

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