Oxford University Press - EU Data Privacy Law and Serious Crime

EU Data Privacy Law and Serious Crime: Data Retention and Policymaking provides a deep comparative study of the right to private life and data retention. This book examines legal orders within the EU and the ECHR, looking at how fundamental rights function in modern legal frameworks. The text explores the role of Article 8 ECHR across various contexts, including communications data and passenger name record data. It provides a critical analysis of how the right to private life is integrated into EU policymaking. Readers will gain insight into the functions of the European Commission and the CJEU as they act as guardians of fundamental rights during the review of EU data retention measures. This work is an essential resource for legal professionals, scholars, and students interested in the intersection of data privacy, serious crime, and European law. It offers a clear look at the legal complexities surrounding data retention in a changing digital landscape.