Summary: At the Munich Cyber Security Conference, Europol’s chief, Catherine De Bolle, emphasized the importance of maintaining public trust while expanding law enforcement’s powers to combat cybercrime, which is increasingly complex and pervasive. She called for enhanced international cooperation and legal frameworks that reflect the realities of cyberspace to effectively tackle the evolving threat landscape. Both De Bolle and Sir Jeremy Fleming highlighted the necessity for transparency and public trust in the measures taken by intelligence agencies in response to cyber threats.
Affected: Europol and Law Enforcement Agencies
Keypoints :
- Trust in law enforcement is at risk if societies do not understand the need for new powers to combat rising cybercrime.
- Law enforcement agencies must adapt and enhance their capabilities to address the growing complexity of digital criminality.
- Better cooperation and a unified approach between civilian and government defenders are essential to effectively counter cyber threats and maintain public trust.
Source: https://therecord.media/eurpol-chief-cybercrime-law-enforcement-powers-society-trust