Police cooperation: lawful interception of telecommunications

This procedure focuses on updating the rules for how police forces can legally intercept telecommunications to fight crime. As technology evolves, existing laws often struggle to keep up with encrypted messaging and new digital communication tools, making it harder for law enforcement to gather evidence.

This will primarily affect telecommunications providers and technology companies, who may face new requirements for providing access to data. It also impacts the privacy rights of citizens and the operational capabilities of police forces across the EU.