Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield

Tabled by Danilo Della Valle

Added: 44a. Stresses that the EU’s approach to digital surveillance and other technologies affecting fundamental rights should be consistent with and based on the same standards irrespective of the country of origin and irrespective of whether such technologies are developed, sold or used by third countries or by companies and authorities linked to strategic partners, including the United States and Israel; underlines that the protection of fundamental rights, in particular the rights to privacy and data protection, should be ensured without double standards; considers that such a consistent approach is essential to preserving the EU’s external credibility in promoting fundamental rights and democratic values, as well as the effectiveness of the European Democracy Shield;

Wording as published by the EP, in English. PE788.231