Directive (EU) 2016/680 Article 18

Rights of the data subject in criminal investigations and proceedings

Article 18

Member States may provide for the exercise of the rights referred to in Articles 13, 14 and 16 to be carried out in accordance with Member State law where the personal data are contained in a judicial decision or record or case file processed in the course of criminal investigations and proceedings.

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