The compatibility of the EU-Australia PNR agreement with the Treaties

This procedure concerns a legal opinion from the Court of Justice regarding the EU's agreement with Australia on sharing Passenger Name Record (PNR) data. It assesses whether this data sharing complies with EU treaties and fundamental rights.

The opinion affects air carriers, passengers, and data protection authorities. It clarifies the legal basis for transferring personal data to third countries for counter-terrorism and crime fighting purposes.