Future of Safe Harbour Agreement after NSA affair

This procedure concerns the future of the Safe Harbour agreement, a framework for data transfers between the EU and the US. It was prompted by revelations from the NSA affair, which raised concerns about data privacy and security for EU citizens.

The procedure affects individuals whose personal data is transferred to the US, and businesses relying on Safe Harbour for transatlantic data flows. It explores potential changes or alternatives to ensure data protection standards are met.