Prism Revelation: EU Weakened Data Protection at US Request - Der Spiegel

Top European officials are demanding more information about the controversial US Internet surveillance program known as Prism. But new information has revealed that the EU weakened privacy regulations in early 2012 following intense US lobbying. - Prism Revelation: EU Weakened Data Protection at US Request
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US Prism Scandal - Spiegel Online