EU member states have reacted differently to the annulment of the Data Retention Directive (DRD) by the Court of Justice of the EU in April 2014. Whereas some countries annulled or amended their data retention laws, others have not changed the rules despite the CJEU’s judgments.
A new benchmark by Cullen International looks into the state of data retention rules across 17 European countries.
The research shows that of the surveyed European countries:
- only Germany and Romania do not have data retention rules in force;
- nearly all of them impose on providers of electronic communications services general and indiscriminate data retention obligations; and
- Belgium and Denmark are the only ones with a targeted retention regime in place.
To access the full benchmark, please click on “Access the full content” - or on “Request Access”, in case you are not subscribed to our European Digital Economy Service.
more news
04 February 26
The DNA explained: towards guidance on specialised services and reduced reporting obligations under the EU net neutrality rules
Cullen International is issuing a series of analyses on different aspects of the Digital Networks Act (DNA) proposal. This report covers net neutrality.
04 February 26
The DNA explained: single EU-level satellite framework to replace national authorisations
Cullen International is issuing a series of analyses on different aspects of the Digital Networks Act (DNA) proposal. This report covers satellite connectivity.
02 February 26
Digital Networks Act: texts comparison in the Cullen Legislation Navigator
Cullen International has updated its Legislation Navigator with the official text of the proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA). It allows easy browsing through the 416 recitals, 210 articles, 50 definitions and 6 annexes proposed.