Migration management: data protection is one of the last lines of defence for vulnerable individuals

29 May 2025

The EDPS published on 28 May 2025 an Opinion on the Proposal for a Regulation establishing a common system for the return of third-country nationals staying illegally in the EU.

The objective of the Proposal is to ensure the effective return and re-admission of third-country nationals illegally staying in the EU by providing Member States with simplified and common rules.

In light of the impact of the proposal on concerned individuals’ fundamental rights, including on their rights to privacy and to the protection of personal data, the EDPS considers that an in-depth fundamental rights impact assessment should be carried out to better identify and mitigate potential risks.

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