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EU, U.S. Finalize New Data Privacy Agreement Following Years of Transatlantic Tensions

  • The European Union approved a new agreement allowing tech companies to transfer Europeans’ personal data to the U.S.
  • The agreement establishes an independent court to review complaints about improper collection of Europeans’ data by U.S. intelligence agencies.
  • Privacy advocates argue the agreement still lacks adequate protections and plan to challenge it in court.
  • The agreement replaces a previous deal struck down by the EU court over concerns about U.S. government surveillance.
  • The U.S. agreed to oversight and limitations on intelligence agencies’ access to Europeans’ data to secure the agreement.
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