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.