Automated data exchange with regard to dactyloscopic data in Greece

The European Parliament adopted by 599 votes to 67, with 21 abstentions, following the consultation procedure, a legislative resolution on the draft Council implementing decision on the launch of automated data exchange with regard to dactyloscopic data in Greece.

In line with the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, Parliament approved the Council draft.

For the purposes of automated searching of dactyloscopic data, the draft Council Implementing Decision seeks to authorise Greece to receive and supply personal data in accordance with Decision 2008/615/JHA on the stepping up of cross-border cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and cross-border crime.