The mandatory retention of metadata is an evergreen of European digital policy. Despite a number of rulings by Europe’s highest court, confirming again and again the incompatibility of general and indiscriminate data retention mandates with European fundamental rights, the European Commission is...
So, yes, it can be used to steal your identity. Yes, it can be used to manipulate abuse and surveil you. And yes, it’s a violation of your privacy and feels gross.
But.
The government really wants it there just in case they want to prosecute you about something someday.
So, i mean, weigh the costs against the benefits, guys.