On December 15, 2015, EDPS released an opinion on the dissemination and use of intrusive surveillance technologies. In the opinion, EDPS assessed existing EU standards and discussed updated and consistent policies to mitigate the risks posed by the unregulated growing market for the selling, distribution, and (dual) use of spyware.

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