Implications of invalidity of data retention directive to telecom operators

• Published in: Juridical tribune journal Vol. 4; no. 2; pp. 44 - 60
• Main Author: Dusanovic, Darja Loncar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.12.2014
• Subjects: Data protection; Europe; European Union; Legislation; Member states; Opinion; Telecommunications

Obligation for telecom operators to retain traffic and location data for combating crime purposes had been controversial ever since the adoption of the Data Retention Directive in 2006 because of its inherent negative impact on the fundamental right to privacy and personal data protection. However,...