European Union: Adopted EU Council recommendations on access to data for law enforcement purposes

On 12 December 2024, the Council of the European Union issued a declaration recommending the EU and its Member States facilitate access to data by law enforcement authorities. On 22 November 2024, an expert group on data access for effective law enforcement issued a report identifying 42 recommendations to address challenges related to capacity building, industry cooperation, and potential legislative measures. In light of these recommendations, the Council invited EU institutions and Member States to develop and implement actions to improve data accessibility for law enforcement. It also called on the European Commission to prepare a roadmap for the implementation of these measures by mid-2025.