EDRi Blasts EU Plan for Expanded Data Retention Rules
The European Digital Rights (EDRi) network voiced strong opposition last week to the European Commission’s proposed rules on data retention. In a joint response, EDRi blasts EU plans to expand the mandatory retention of user data by service providers, citing risks to privacy and civil liberties.
The group raised concerns about the absence of proportional safeguards in the Commission’s impact assessment. According to the network, the approach could lead to broad surveillance measures that infringe on fundamental rights. EDRi blasts EU plans again in its statement, arguing that the rules may fail to meet legal standards previously set by European courts.
EDRi’s submission forms part of a wider civil society pushback against increased digital surveillance in criminal investigations. The group emphasized the need for transparent, rights-respecting legislation that avoids blanket data retention.
To view the full civil society response and learn more details, read the official article at