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Transatlantic Data Flows and Privacy Protection

Summary

The European Parliament calls for a robust and legally compliant framework for transatlantic data flows, ensuring that the new Privacy Shield provides EU citizens with effective protection against US government surveillance.
10 26.05.2016
Other
human rights
international relations
business and competition
information technology and data processing

Key points

  • Transatlantic data flows are vital for the economy, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises that depend on moving information between the EU and US.
  • The previous data transfer agreement, known as Safe Harbour, was invalidated by the Court of Justice because it did not sufficiently protect citizens from US surveillance.
  • There are concerns that US policies regarding the mass storage and collection of data may not meet the strict EU requirements for necessity and proportionality.
  • The new Privacy Shield arrangement must be fully compliant with both EU primary law and the fundamental rights established in the EU Charter.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on transatlantic data flows MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on transatlantic data flows MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on transatlantic data flows MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on transatlantic data flows MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on transatlantic data flows MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on transatlantic data flows MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on transatlantic data flows MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on transatlantic data flows Transatlantic data flows
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