EU Official Says Privacy Shield Is Trust & Check Exercise

The Privacy Shield is a framework between the EU and US to protect EU citizens' data on US servers. Its future was uncertain after a US executive order potentially excluded non-US citizens from data protection. EU Commissioner for Justice met with US officials, including Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, to discuss the framework's status. Despite concerns, Ross assured strong commitment to the Privacy Shield. Key issues include ensuring US compliance and preventing mass surveillance. The framework is based on trust but requires verification.

What is the primary purpose of the Privacy Shield framework?

• To enhance military cooperation between the EU and the US

• To protect the personal data of EU citizens stored on US servers

• To facilitate trade between the EU and the US

• To promote cultural exchange between the EU and the US

What caused uncertainty about the future of the Privacy Shield?

• An executive order by President Trump

• A new trade agreement

• A cyber attack on US servers

• A change in EU data protection laws

Who did the EU Commissioner for Justice meet to discuss the Privacy Shield?

• The US President

• Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross

• The US Attorney General

• The US Secretary of State

What was one of the EU Commissioner's concerns during her visit?

• The technological advancements in data storage

• The economic impact of the Privacy Shield

• The protection of privacy in the same way

• The legal framework of the Privacy Shield

What is a key requirement for the Privacy Shield to function effectively?

• Complete autonomy for tech companies

• Mass surveillance by national security authorities

• Full control by American state authorities

• Unrestricted data transfer between the EU and US