6.3. Dohoda mezi Kanadou a Evropskou unií o předávání a zpracování údajů jmenné evidence cestujících (PNR) (A10-0013/2025 - Nikola Minchev) (hlasování)
ʰšŧŧ. – Nākamā balsošana attiecas uz Nikola Minchev ziņojumu par nolīgumu starp Kanādu un Eiropas Savienību par pasažieru datu reģistra (PDR) datu pārsūtīšanu un apstrādi () (skatīt protokola 6.3. punktu).
– Before the vote:
Nikola Minchev, rapporteur. – Mr President, honourable Members, today's vote on the agreement between Canada and the EU on the transfer and processing of passenger name record (PNR) data is a strong statement that the EU will not compromise on security or fundamental rights. And it demonstrates that the two can go hand in hand.
The collection and analysis of PNR data can provide the authorities with important elements, allowing them to detect suspicious travel patterns and identify associates of criminals and terrorists. Of course, we should acknowledge that the processing of passenger data does interfere with passengers' privacy and data rights. However, it should be considered that the limited and strictly regulated intervention by law enforcement provided for in the present agreement is necessary and proportionate in light of the role that the international exchange and processing of PNR data plays.
Contrary to the previous version of the agreement, the current renegotiated version does contain the necessary safeguards in order for it to be compatible with the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) explicitly confirmed this prior to the execution of the agreement.
Dear colleagues, I am convinced both by the objectives of the agreement and the guarantees contained therein. The conclusion of the agreement is a positive development in the fight against serious crime and terrorism, whilst maintaining the necessary limits and safeguards to ensure respect of the fundamental rights of passengers.
Last but not least, I would like to extend my thanks to the shadow rapporteurs, the EDPS and the LIBE Secretariat for their cooperation.