The New EU Information Management Architecture for Security and Border Management: Europol’s Perspective

• Jurisdiction: European Union
• Year: 2024

Speaker

Krzysztof (Kris) Klebek is a senior law enforcement officer, lieutenant colonel of the Polish National Police, with almost 30 years of experience in the areas of combating organised crime and war crimes, international police cooperation, and information management.

At present he serves as head of Information Management Strategy, Planning and Business Product Management Team with EUROPOL based in The Hague/The Netherlands. EUROPOL's mission is to support the EU Member States in their fight against serious and organised crime and terrorism

Topic

The e-presentation offers an in-depth examination of interoperability within the framework of the EU's innovative EU Information Management Architecture for Security and Border Management. It illuminates the pivotal role of Europol within this architecture and elucidates the intricate relationship between interoperability and data protection, emphasizing both the challenges posed and the safeguards implemented.

Central to the presentation is the exploration of interoperability, a foundational concept critical to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of information exchange among EU member states. Participants will gain a nuanced understanding of how interoperability facilitates seamless collaboration and coordination across various security and border management initiatives, fostering greater cohesion and synergy among disparate systems and databases.

A key focus of the presentation is the role of Europol within the EU Information Management Architecture. Participants will gain insights into Europol's mandate and operational responsibilities, including its pivotal role in facilitating information sharing and intelligence cooperation among EU member states, law enforcement agencies, and other relevant stakeholders.

Furthermore, the presentation delves into the intricate nexus between interoperability and data protection. Participants will explore the inherent tension between the imperative to enhance information sharing for security and border management purposes and the imperative to safeguard individual privacy and data protection rights. Through a nuanced analysis of existing legal...