European Court of Justice rules that Safe Harbour agreement allowing US technology companies to transfer EU user data is

The EU has strong data protection laws, allowing data export only with adequate safeguards. The European Court of Justice ruled that the US no longer offers a safe harbor for digital data due to intelligence agencies spying on EU citizens. This affects US tech firms like Facebook, Google, and Amazon. Businesses must find alternative data transfer methods. A new Safe Harbor agreement is being negotiated, potentially giving users more control over their data. The discussion emphasizes the importance of privacy settings and user consent in data sharing.

What did the European Union Court of Justice rule regarding the US and data protection?

How does the ruling affect US technology firms like Facebook, Google, and Amazon?

What are the implications of the Safe Harbor ruling for businesses transferring data?

What are the expected outcomes of the new version of Safe Harbor being negotiated?

What measures can individuals take to protect their personal information online?