Automated data exchange with regard to dactyloscopic data in Portugal

The European Parliament adopted by 596 votes to 72, with 18 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 Portugal.

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 Portugal 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.