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Judgment of the Court (Fifth Chamber) of 26 January 2023 — Criminal proceedings against V.S.

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The document is Judgment C‑205/21 from the Court of Justice of the European Union, delivered on 26 January 2023. It addresses the interpretation of Directive (EU) 2016/680 regarding the processing of biometric and genetic data by law enforcement authorities. The Court confirmed that such data collection must be clearly authorized by national law, be necessary and proportionate, and be subject to effective judicial review, ensuring compliance with fundamental rights.

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Fundamental rights safeguards

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