The European Parliament’s Council has approved a proposal to expand data sharing and biometric data collection by Europol to combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling. Privacy advocates warn that this move could lead to mass surveillance and privacy violations across Europe. #Europol #BiometricData #HumanTrafficking #MassSurveillance
Keypoints
- The proposal enables Europol to increase data sharing with member states.
- Biometric data processing will be significantly expanded under the new rules.
- European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee approved the move, pending a full plenary vote.
- Privacy groups have criticized the proposal for potential mass surveillance and privacy breaches.
- The initiative is seen by some as a step toward creating a “digital police state” in Europe.
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