Political Declaration setting out the framework for the future relationship between the European Union and the United Kingdom

81.
 
The Parties agree that the scale and scope of future arrangements should achieve an 
appropriate balance between rights and obligations 
–
the closer and deeper the partnership 
the stronger the accompanying obligations. It should reflect the commitments the United 
Kingdom is willing to make that respect the integrity of the Union's legal order, such as with 
regard to alignment of rules and the mechanisms for disputes and enforcement provided for 
in paragraphs 129 to 132. It should also be underpinned by long-standing commitments to 
the fundamental rights of individuals, including continued adherence and giving effect to the 
ECHR, and adequate protection of personal data, which are both essential prerequisites for 
enabling the cooperation envisaged by the Parties, and to the transnational 
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principle and procedural rights. It should also reflect the Union's and its Member States' 
commitment to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. 
82.
 
Noting these commitments, the future relationship should cover arrangements across three 
areas of cooperation: data exchange; operational cooperation between law enforcement 
authorities and judicial cooperation in criminal matters; and anti-money laundering and 
counter terrorism financing. 

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A. Data exchange
83.
 
Recognising that effective and swift data sharing and analysis is vital for modern law 
enforcement, the Parties agree to put in place arrangements that reflect this, in order to 
respond to evolving threats, disrupt terrorism and serious criminality, facilitate 
investigations and prosecutions, and ensure the security of the public.
 
 
84.
 
The Parties should establish reciprocal arrangements for timely, effective and efficient 
exchanges of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data and the results of processing such data 
stored in respective national PNR processing systems, and of DNA, fingerprints and vehicle 
registration data (Prüm).