Policy · 15h ago
EU-US Data Deal Could Expose Europeans' Sensitive Info for Visa-Free Travel
The EU is negotiating a data-sharing agreement with the US that would transfer Europeans' sensitive personal data, including biometrics and criminal records, in exchange for visa-free travel. Critics warn the deal lacks adequate privacy safeguards and could set a dangerous precedent for mass surveillance. The agreement is part of the US's Visa Waiver Program expansion, requiring EU member states to share data from their criminal databases.
Meridian48 take
The headline's 'sell' framing may overstate the case, but the core concern—that privacy protections are being traded for travel convenience—is valid and underreported.
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