Live, Die, Repeat: The fight against data retention and boundless access to data
Klaus Landefeld
39th Chaos Communication Congress (39C3): Power Cycles · Day 2 · Saal Zero
Klaus Landefeld's talk, "Live, Die, Repeat: The fight against data retention and boundless access to data," delves into the persistent and escalating battle against mandatory data retention policies, particularly within the European Union and globally. Landefeld, a long-time expert and advocate against such measures, highlights how legislative bodies continue to push for broader data collection and access powers for law enforcement, despite repeated rejections by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) and a lack of empirical evidence supporting their efficacy. The talk exposes the mechanisms through which these policies are being reintroduced and expanded, revealing significant implications for privacy, civil liberties, and cybersecurity.