Content with tag .
Viewpoint
More control is needed of police databases
15/12/2008
Strasbourg
Fighting crime, including international terrorism, requires the use of modern and effective methods of investigation. The use of fingerprints, cellular samples and DNA profiles in our criminal justice systems is undeniable when determining innocence or guilt. But caution still needs to be taken...
Viewpoint
Strong data protection rules are needed to prevent the emergence of a surveillance society
26/05/2008
Strasbourg
Surveillance technology is developing with breath-taking speed. This creates new instruments in the struggle against terrorism and organised crime, but also raises fundamental questions on the right to privacy for everyone. Individuals should be protected from intrusions into their private life...