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Judgment
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According to the Council, the rights protected by Article 8 of the ECHR are not absolute and may be subject to restrictions under the conditions laid down in Article 8(2) thereof. As provided in Directive 2006/24, the retention of data serves a legitimate public interest, recognised in Article 8(2) of the ECHR, and constitutes an appropriate means by which to protect that interest.