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French Police File Faces Data Management Criticism
The French data protection authority criticized the ministries of interior and justice for the poor management of a major police file containing personal data on millions of people.
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Human Rights ViolationsFrancePrivacyData ProtectionLegal IssuesGovernment OversightData Accuracy
CnilMinistries Of Interior And JusticeFrench Police
- How long has the problem with the TAJ file existed?
- The issues with the TAJ file, including outdated or erroneous information, are long-standing, having been identified as early as 2011.
- What is the main issue raised by the CNIL regarding the TAJ file?
- The French data protection authority, CNIL, reprimanded the ministries of interior and justice for mismanagement of the "Treatment of Judicial Antecedents" (TAJ) file, which contains data on 20 million people.
- What are the potential consequences of inaccurate data in the TAJ file?
- The TAJ file contains incomplete and inaccurate data due to missing judicial decisions from courts, leading to potential negative consequences for individuals, such as impacting job applications or public service exams.
- What are some of the communication and access issues related to the TAJ file?
- The CNIL noted that many individuals are unaware of their presence in the TAJ file and face difficulties accessing or correcting their data.
- What steps are the ministries of justice and interior taking to address the CNIL's concerns?
- The ministries of justice and interior have committed to improving data accuracy in the TAJ file by automating data transmission and improving access to information for individuals. They have until October 31, 2026, to comply.