Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/968 of 6 June 2019 on the launch of automated data exchange with regard to DNA data in the United Kingdom

For the purposes of automated searching and comparison of DNA data, the United Kingdom is entitled to receive and supply personal data pursuant to Articles 3 and 4 of Decision 2008/615/JHA as from 14 June 2019.

By 15 June 2020, the United Kingdom shall complete a review of its policy of excluding suspects' profiles from automated DNA data exchange. If, by the date referred to in the first subparagraph, the United Kingdom has not notified the Council that it makes available the DNA of suspects in conformity with Decision 2008/615/JHA, the Council shall, within three months, re-evaluate the situation with regard to the continuation or termination of DNA data exchange with the United Kingdom.

This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. This Decision shall apply in accordance with the Treaties.