Submission on the Retention of Data by Service Providers for Use in EU Criminal Proceedings

Submission on the Retention of Data by Service Providers for Use in EU Criminal Proceedings

12.09.2025

Executive Summary This submission responds to the European Commission’s consultation on data retention by service providers for criminal proceedings. The Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF) recognises the importance of effective tools for criminal investigations but strongly emphasises that blanket or indiscriminate data retention is unlawful, disproportionate, and ineffective, as repeatedly confirmed by the Court of Justice […]

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