Automated data exchange with regard to DNA data in Denmark

The European Parliament adopted by 574 votes to, 73 with 23 abstentions, a legislative resolution on the draft Council implementing decision on the launch of automated data exchange with regard to DNA data in Denmark.

In line with the recommendation made by the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, Parliament approved the draft Council proposal without amendment.

This draft Council implementing Decision aims, for the purposes of automated searching and comparison of DNA data, to authorise Denmark to receive and supply personal data pursuant to Decision 2008/615/JHA on the stepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and cross-border crime.