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Actions for climate justice versus European data protection legislation: the Advocate General's opinion.

This item is a copy of: Climate justice action repression vs EU data protection law: the Advocate General’s opinion

According to him, the Advocate General of the Court will assess whether the French law that regulates the collection of biometric data by the police complies with EU data protection standards.

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Nov 13, 2025
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While his interpretation remains strictly theoretical and does not take into account the realities of police practices in France, one of his proposals could be helpful for individuals seeking legal recourse after instances of data collection abuse. Article: Action for climate justice versus oppression and EU data protection legislation: the Advocate General's position.

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According to him, the Advocate General of the Court will assess whether the French law that regulates the collection of biometric data by the police complies with EU data protection standards. While his interpretation remains strictly theoretical and does not take into account the realities of police practices in France, one of his proposals could be helpful for individuals seeking legal recourse after instances of data collection abuse. The article "Climate Justice: Repression versus EU data protection law – the opinion of the Advocate General" originally appeared on European Digital Rights (EDRi).

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