Report 05.08.2012 1 min. read Text This paper is aims to give a brief overview of the following issues: (I) Polish data retention regime and its drawbacks; (ii) the use of data retention in practice and available data on the subject; (iii) campaign run by the Panoptykon Foundation over last two years; and (iv) political shifts that occurred in Poland. Fundacja Panoptykon Author Topic data retention security secret services Next See also Article Polish law on “protecting the freedoms of social media users” will do exactly the opposite Polish government’s proposal for a new law on “protecting free speech of social media users” introduces data retention, a new, questionable definition of “unlawful content”, and an oversight body (Free Speech Council) that is likely to be politically compromised. In this context, “Surveillance and… 10.02.2021 Text Article Surveillance in Poland under scrutiny of court. Step by step changes inspired by civil society organisations The police and secret services in Poland will disclose to the court the technical means (wiretapping or other) they intend to use in their operational activity targeted at a citizen. Also both approvals and rejections of their motions will have to be justified by the court. 16.10.2025 Text Article Successful advocacy: the government declares no further extension of data retention obligation Data retention obligation will not be further extended in Polish law on electronic communication. However, the current, unlawful scope of telecommunication data retention remains unchanged. Our advocacy effort proved successful. 23.02.2023 Text
