Tag: EIS
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Prüm Framework: EU Presidency wants a European Weapons Register
In a decentralised system, the police forces of the EU member states network DNA files, fingerprints, vehicle data and soon also facial images. The automated retrieval of data in criminal investigations is now to be extended to firearms. However, a…
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Predicting crime and profiling: Europol and Frontex turn to artificial intelligence
The EU police agency will soon receive a new regulation that will allow sensitive personal data to be used for research purposes. Corresponding projects are already underway. As early as next year, the EU border agency wants to use an…
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Advertising for police databases: Germany wants “European Data Quality Day”
Alerts in the Schengen Information System are increasing significantly every year, entries in Europol databases are also continuing to grow. The German government now wants to use video messages and giveaways to promote the acceptance of the largest European police…
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Europol uses Palantir
Since 2016, the European Police Agency has been using the “Gotham” software to analyse big data. Europol has signed a contract for 7.5 million euros with the company Capgemini, just over half of the money has already been spent. Palantir…