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Profiling in the European Union: A high-risk practice

Gloria Gonzalez-Fuster, Law, Science, Technology & Society @ Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Serge Gutwirth, Law, Science, Technology & Society @ Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Erika Ellyne, Law, Science, Technology & Society @ Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Abstract

Profiling through predictive data mining is already a reality worldwide, including in the European Union. This modern technique relies on the massive processing of personal data in order to identify patterns that allow for the automatic categorisation of individuals. Yet no satisfactory debate is taking place on how the use of profiling in this particular area can encroach upon the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals, argue the authors of this INEX Policy Brief.

This Policy Brief is published within the context of the INEX project, which looks at converging and conflicting ethical values in the internal/external security continuum in Europe, and is funded by the Security Programme of DG Enterprise of the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Research Programme. For more information visit: www.inexproject.eu

Suggested Citation

Gloria Gonzalez-Fuster, Serge Gutwirth, and Erika Ellyne. 2010. "Profiling in the European Union: A high-risk practice" INEX Policy Brief No. 10, Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)