Brussels, 21/09/2005 (Agence Europe) - On Wednesday, the European Commission presented its proposal for a directive on the retention of communications traffic data. The proposal contrasts with the framework decision submitted over one year ago by four Member States and which was discussed in the JHA Council during its last meetings (EUROPE 9023 and 9024).
As in the Council text, the aim of the proposal for a directive is to be able to trace who has made a communication, when and from where....