EU citizens' privacy

This procedure examines the surveillance programs operated by the US National Security Agency (NSA) and the role of private IT companies in facilitating this data collection. It focuses on whether these activities violate the fundamental right to privacy and data protection for individuals within the European Union.

The investigation affects EU citizens whose personal data may be intercepted. It seeks to clarify the legal safeguards in place and the extent to which tech companies cooperate with foreign intelligence services.