Article 29 WP Opinion On Necessity And Proportionality In Law Enforcement

On 27 February 2014, the Working Party (the "Working Party"), an independent European advisory body on data protection and privacy comprised of representatives from the national data protection authorities of the EU Member States, the European Data Protection Supervisor and the European Commission, adopted an opinion (the "Opinion") providing guidance on law enforcement measures that may interfere with the right to protection of personal data. The Opinion contains recommendations to the EU and national legislators and authorities adopting measures in the area of freedom, security and justice. In particular, the Opinion explains what elements must be taken into account when reviewing existing or adopting new rules on enforcement measures that may entail an intrusion in an individual's personal life and processing their personal data.