🚨 PRESS RELEASE
On 17 September 2025, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued an Opinion on the negotiating mandate for a framework agreement between the European Union and the United States of America on the exchange of information for security screenings and identity verifications.
The EDPS notes that the proposed framework agreement, once finalised, would establish an important precedent, as it would be the first agreement concluded by the EU to entail large-scale sharing of personal data, including biometric data (fingerprints), for the purpose of border and immigration control by a third country.
"It is of utmost importance to provide comprehensive and effective safeguards with regard to the protection of personal data and other fundamental rights and freedoms of the concerned individuals, regardless of their nationality and place of residence" said @Supervisor Wojciech Wiewiorowski.
Read the press release: https://link.europa.eu/WxgQfd
Read the opinion: https://www.edps.europa.eu/press-publications/press-news/press-releases/2025/sharing-personal-data-united-states-must-be-accompanied-comprehensive-and-effective-safeguards_en
@EDPS @Supervisor I'm glad that you are trying to limit the damage, but it would be better not to share this data in the first place. If US requires this for visa waiver, it's their problem. They can get even less tourists if they want.
