Exchange of Information and Data Protection in Cross-border Criminal Proceedings in Europe

In the past 10 years, the Member States of the European Union (EU) have intensified their exchange of information for the purposes of preventing and combating serious cross-border crime, as manifested in three main aspects. Firstly, there is a need to ensure the practical application of innovative principles (availability, mutual recognition) and concepts (Information Management Strategy, European Information Exchange Model) for tackling criminal organisations and networks that threaten the Internal Security of the EU. Secondly, there has been a gradual consolidation of EU agencies and bodies (Eurojust, Europol) aimed at promoting cooperation and dialogue among law enforcement officials and judicial authorities responsible for preventing and combating drug trafficking, trafficking in human beings, child pornography, and other serious trans-national offences. Thirdly, important EU information systems and databases (Prüm, SIS-II, ECRIS) have been created, enabling law enforcement and judicial authorities to gain access to essential information on criminal phenomena and organisations. Pursuing a practice-orientated approach, this work provides comprehensive coverage of all these measures, as well as the applicable rules governing data quality, data protection and data security. It is especially intended for law enforcement and judicial authorities who need to develop the appropriate expertise for the practical application of the above-mentioned principles. It also offers a solid basis of practical training material for police training centres and judicial schools. In the past 10 years, the Member States of the European Union (EU) have intensified their exchange of information for the purposes of preventing and combating serious cross-border crime, as manifested in three main aspects. Firstly, there is a need to ensure the practical application of innovative principles (availability, mutual recognition) and concepts (Information Management Strategy, European Information Exchange Model) for tackling criminal organisations and networks that threaten the Internal Security of the EU. Secondly, there has been a gradual consolidation of EU agencies and bodies (Eurojust, Europol) aimed at promoting cooperation and dialogue among law enforcement officials and judicial authorities responsible for preventing and combating drug trafficking, trafficking in human beings, child pornography, and other serious trans-national offences. 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It also offers a solid basis of practical training material for police training centres and judicial schools Front Matter....Pages i-xxvii Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Like Mushrooms After a Rainy Autumn Day....Pages 3-7 Front Matter....Pages 9-9 The Area of Freedom, Security and Justice of the EU....Pages 11-54 Front Matter....Pages 55-55 Eurojust....Pages 57-90 Europol....Pages 91-98 The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF)....Pages 99-106 EU Networks for Administrative, Police and Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters....Pages 107-113 Front Matter....Pages 115-115 EU Information Systems and Databases....Pages 117-139 Different Channels, Tools and Legal Instruments for the Exchange of Information at Police Level....Pages 141-146 Exchange of Information Between Judicial Authorities in Different Steps of Criminal Proceedings....Pages 147-156 Processing and Protection of Personal Data in the Framework of Police and Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters....Pages 157-163 Exchange of Information with Third States....Pages 165-174 Front Matter....Pages 175-175 Future Developments of the JHA Area....Pages 177-179 The Eurojust Draft Regulation: Ten Relevant Points....Pages 181-192 The European Public Prosecutor’s Office Draft Regulation: Ten Relevant Points....Pages 193-205 The European Investigation Order Draft Directive....Pages 207-208 Exchange of Information Through e-Justice Portal: The e-Codex Pilots....Pages 209-210 Processing and Protection of Personal Data in National Investigations and Criminal Proceedings....Pages 211-217 Towards a EU Passenger Name Record (PNR) Scheme?....Pages 219-222 Towards a Terrorism Finance Tracking System (TFTS) in the European Union?....Pages 223-224 Back Matter....Pages 225-491 Outlining the benefits of cross-border organisations such as Europol in tackling criminal networks, this handbook explains how to navigate the crime-fighting landscape of the EU without compromising security or violating the union's data protection regulation