German Constitutional Court Upholds Use of EncroChat Data in Criminal Trials
The Federal Constitutional Court of Germany has upheld a decision allowing the use of EncroChat data in criminal proceedings, confirming a previous ruling by the Federal Court of Justice. The data, gained through the hacking of EncroChat’s secure communication system, has been instrumental in numerous investigations. The court found no violation of the implicated individual’s rights, affirming that the use of the data complies with German law. The ruling aligns with guidelines set by the European Court of Justice regarding the handling of such evidences.