Court of Justice (Grand Chamber) 2 October 2018, C-207/16 (Proceedings brought by Ministerio Fiscal.)
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The Court's judgment addresses the interpretation of Article 15(1) of Directive 2002/58/EC concerning the access of public authorities to personal data for identifying owners of SIM cards linked to stolen mobile phones. It concludes that such access constitutes an interference with fundamental rights under Articles 7 and 8 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, but this interference is not deemed serious enough to restrict access solely to serious crimes, thereby allowing broader access for the prevention and investigation of criminal offenses. The decision emphasizes the need for a proportional approach to balancing privacy rights with law enforcement objectives.AI
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JUDGMENT OF THE COURT (Grand Chamber) 2 October 2018 ( *1 ) (Reference for a preliminary ruling — Electronic communications — Processing of personal data — Directive 2002/58/EC — Articles 1 and 3 — Scope — Confidentiality of electronic communications — Protection — Article 5 and Article 15(1) — Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union — Articles 7 and 8 — Data processed in connection
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