The rationale for the permissibility of MDR’s interference with tax advisor confidentiality in the context of the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights

Abstract

The article focuses on the problem of the threats to the legal professional privilege caused by MDR (Mandatory Disclosure Rules). Nevertheless, this conflict has already been solved in the cases of anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing (AML) regulations. The article thus discusses how the AML rule can be applied to as the minimum standard of proportionality for MDR cases. Assuming the motives of AML regulations are more socially important than the MDR regulations it has to be considered whether the MDR regulations should face stronger filters. Using the practice of jurisprudence established by the ECHR and CJEU, Polish regulations and authentic interpretations on that topic will be reviewed.