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European Commission Publishes Roadmap for Law Enforcement Access to Encrypted Data

On June 24, 2025, the European Commission presented a roadmap setting out pathways for law enforcement access to data in criminal investigations, addressing challenges posed by encryption. The roadmap focuses on six key areas including digital forensics, which encompasses accessing, collecting, analysing, and preserving data from digital devices, mobile phones, smart appliances, and cloud storage. The Commission plans to present a technology roadmap on encryption in 2026 to identify solutions enabling lawful law enforcement access to encrypted data while safeguarding cybersecurity and fundamental rights. Approximately 85% of criminal investigations require access to digital information.

Original source: European Parliament Research Service

Retrieved: 2025-11-01 | Language: en | Reading time: 4 min