Hello Europe, Joe Biden is gone
12 days ago
- #EU-US relations
- #data retention
- #law enforcement
- European thinkers and policymakers are operating under the assumption that the US government and courts are still functioning normally, which is no longer the case.
- There is a lack of clarity on what 'data retention' actually entails, with potential implications for a 24/7 location database of all EU phones and cars.
- The EU Court of Justice ruled narrowly in the Latombe case, focusing on past circumstances rather than current realities, highlighting a reluctance to confront present challenges.
- The US is no longer a reliable partner for Europe, with its rule of law in a dire state and deteriorating rapidly, affecting data relevant to European law enforcement held by US companies.
- Data retention discussions often lack technical detail, risking legislation that could mandate extensive surveillance without clear understanding or public debate.
- The importance of specifying what data is retained, who can access it, and for what purposes was underscored, to avoid unintended consequences like universal location surveillance.