Law Enforcement

The Law Enforcement Sector faces challenges in managing vast amounts of data in their day-to-day operations and relies on information-sharing within and across various agencies. One of the difficulties is finding relevant data across law enforcement databases when information is siloed. These silos prevent seamless sharing of critical data stored in Record Management Systems (RMS) to document first-hand reports of incidents and encounters. This fragmentation makes it difficult for investigators to access comprehensive data swiftly, leading to delays in consolidating and verifying pertinent information.

Initiatives like the High-Level Group (HLG) by the European Commission encourage national law enforcement representatives to develop strategies for accessing personal data and enhancing law enforcement capabilities to maintain digital safety. European Digital Rights (EDRi) advocates for robust privacy protections and emphasizes the importance of inclusive participation and transparency in law enforcement. The aim is to balance security concerns with privacy rights, ensuring that law enforcement practices align with ethical and legal standards while maintaining public trust in digital environments.

The iSHARE Trust Framework provides a robust system and model for data governance and supports open and federated data spaces which defines specific roles and responsibilities for data exchange and trust among all participating entities. This enables efficient management of data access and usage control, which is critical for handling sensitive law enforcement data while maintaining compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR. Law enforcement authorities, private entities, and public organizations can enhance operational efficiency, reduce delays in data consolidation, and ensure the ethical and legal handling of data.

Discover how organisations in the Law Enforcement Sector can potentially benefit from the implementation of the iSHARE Trust Framework.