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Tuesday, March 23, 2004
EU accepts UK anti-terrorism surveillance plans
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(0)   European Union

10 Downing St says the EU Justice Council has agreed to all UK anti-terrorism proposals, including communications data retention standards.

The Council:

agreed to establish new common standards for retention of communications data;

agreed to implement proposals to improve the exchange of data between countries, for example on lost and stolen passports; and

tasked EU High Representative for Common Foreign and Security policy, Javier Solana, to bring forward proposals to make better use of intelligence across the EU within six months.

 - 10 Downing Street, EU agrees UK anti-terror plans.

Cross-posted from vigilant.tv.