Europol's Secret Data Processing Lacked Oversight, Internal Warnings Show (heise.de)

• Internal documents show Europol lacked IT controls on operational networks.
• Networks ran without proper logging or supervision.
• Warnings highlight systemic oversight failures in data handling.

"Internal warnings obtained via freedom of information requests reveal that the EU police agency operated operational networks without IT control and proper logging for years. The findings point to significant gaps in data processing oversight and compliance."