5
December
2018
Last versions available are EL and NL
11 March 2021

Preventing unlawful profiling today and in the future: a guide

This guide explains what profiling is, the legal frameworks that regulate it, and why conducting profiling lawfully is both necessary to comply with fundamental rights and crucial for effective policing and border management. The guide also provides practical guidance on how to avoid unlawful profiling in police and border management operations.
Overview

Technological developments have triggered an increased use of profiling in a wide range of contexts, and using profiling tools to support the work of law enforcement and border management officials has recently received greater attention from EU Member States.

The guide also provides practical guidance on how to avoid unlawful profiling in police and border management operations.

Summary of main points