15 April 2004
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EU-API-PNR Directive published in Official Journal: Text (pdf)
Published on 6 August 2004 and came into force on 5 September. All Member States have to implement by 5 September 2006.
See also: Justice and Home Affairs Council agrees on the surveillance of all airline passengers: PNR Directive, adopted text (pdf) & JHA Council to agree the surveillance of all airline passengers: Report and documents - data can be kept indefinitely by law enforcement agencies and dubious legal basis: European Commission wanted the Council to delay decision so as not to deal "piecemeal with law enforcement issues".
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