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Groups worry DHS pushing EU to weaken privacy protections – Hillicon Valley
Privacy advocates are concerned that the Obama administration might be prodding Europe to weaken its privacy policies in the name of preventing terrorism.
The privacy groups are worried about negotiations between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the European Commission on an “umbrella agreement” that would combine existing pacts on sharing financial information and airline passenger records.

Groups worry DHS pushing EU to weaken privacy protections – Hillicon Valley

Privacy advocates are concerned that the Obama administration might be prodding Europe to weaken its privacy policies in the name of preventing terrorism.

The privacy groups are worried about negotiations between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the European Commission on an “umbrella agreement” that would combine existing pacts on sharing financial information and airline passenger records.