UK Courts view any data retention as human rights compliant.
12 November 2009
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A major difference has emerged between the approaches adopted by the UK Courts and the European Court of Human Rights. In summary, the higher UK Courts have consistently stated that data retention does not significantly engage Article 8 of the Human Rights Act, whereas the European Court of Human Rights has consistently judged that the Article is fully engaged. The consequences are important for any forthcoming public debate on data retention policy – for example, with respect to the retention
