New Europol proposal pushes for deregulation and more AI in policing
A new European Commission proposal aims to grant Europol expanded access to personal data and increased funding for AI-driven policing initiatives. The plan seeks to remove existing procedural safeguards, which officials describe as administrative burdens, to accelerate the exchange of criminal intelligence. Critics argue this deregulation undermines privacy protections and allows for indiscriminate data collection on individuals not linked to specific investigations.
- ▪The proposal, introduced on 24 June 2026, allows Europol to bypass data minimization and proportionality safeguards for cross-border investigations.
- ▪Europol would become a central hub for the private sector to share information and receive funding for developing digital policing tools, including encryption subversion technologies.
- ▪The agency would gain access to major EU research funds like Horizon Europe, enabling it to bid for and participate in projects for new digital technologies.
- ▪Former officials revealed that Europol has operated 'shadow systems' outside its mainframe to avoid data protection requirements, a practice currently under legal challenge.
- ▪The regulation permits Europol to collect data on individuals without prior indications of relevance, shifting from a targeted approach to indiscriminate data fishing.
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Back to articles News New Europol proposal pushes for deregulation and more AI in policing Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos participates at Europol-Interpol Operational Forum. Image: Dimitris Avramopoulos, CC BY-SA 2.0 Under a new proposal, Europol is set to receive unprecedented access to personal data related to current and potential cross-border investigations. It’s part of a wider plan to expand the use of AI in policing. Date 21 September 2026 Author Romain Lanneau Topics Discrimination and racism Snooping and surveillance Region European Union (EU) Share LinkedIn Mastodon Bluesky Email Copy link Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos participates at Europol-Interpol Operational Forum.
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