Several EU member states have attempted to introduce data retention only to see the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) consistently overrule their efforts. However, a possible practical solution might be in sight in Germany, where the issue has been politicised. In this article, the IAPP explores cases in Germany that exemplify legal issues around data retention, possibilities for targeted retention related to specific incidents and attempts by EU member states to push data retention provisions in the context of the ePrivacy Regulation.
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