Re: The point of the EU
The fundamental problem is that the EU wants privacy for its citizens, but the US does not want privacy for anyone who isnt a US citizen. It doesnt care so much either way about US citizens in this instance.
It is a bit reminiscent of Rome, in terms of standards.
I dont think that the EU CAN do a lot about this, tbh, as so much of the data which lubes up conglomerates and other big businesses transfer all over the place. SCCs might be useful - but they are going to be redrafted too. I dont think that the ECB will have the nutts to really put its foot down. I also doubt the UK would be able to follow suit at this time.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
