Joint statement Access to data by public bodies: a double-edge tool to use with caution and restraint
AIOTI has co-signed the joint industry statement related to the provisions of the Data Act related to access to data by public bodies.
The statement can be found here.
Industry is strongly encouraging Council and Parliament to implement the necessary safeguards and limits to protect the rule of law in Europe and highlight the following points to be addressed:
- Only public emergencies can give rise to data access. Article 15(c) must be deleted.
- Personal data cannot be in scope of Chapter V. No exceptions.
- Categories of public bodies that can request data must be expressly designated.
- Access requests conditions must be strengthened, with transparency regarding data use and protective measures.