Israel granted access to European citizen data: 'Risk of mass surveillance'

Israel has access to European citizen data due to approval by the European Commission, raising concerns about mass surveillance and privacy violations.

Israel granted access to European citizen data: 'Risk of mass surveillance'
Share
Edition: EN

Israel has been granted access to various data of European citizens, including those from the Netherlands. The European Commission has approved this, despite concerns over mass surveillance risks.

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza has led to numerous civilian casualties, and opinions on the matter remain divided. Meanwhile, Israel continues to collect European personal data through various apps and tech companies, many of which are linked to Israeli firms.

Critics argue that this violates European privacy laws, as Israel does not meet the required data protection standards. Despite objections from NGOs and privacy experts, the European Commission maintains Israel's 'safe status' for data transfers.

Closely related

US-EU Data Transfer Pact Under Threat Amid Oversight Crisis
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Closely related

US-EU Data Transfer Pact Under Threat Amid Oversight Crisis

Political interference at US privacy oversight board threatens EU-US data transfer pact, risking business chaos and...

Global Data Privacy Day Features Educational Workshops
Technology
Technology
Closely related

Global Data Privacy Day Features Educational Workshops

Organizations worldwide host workshops for Data Privacy Day 2025, educating about personal data rights through...

EU-US Data Privacy Framework Faces Legal Scrutiny in 2025
Foreign-News
Foreign-News
Closely related

EU-US Data Privacy Framework Faces Legal Scrutiny in 2025

EU-US Data Privacy Framework faces legal challenges in 2025 amid concerns over US surveillance oversight. Court...

EU Plans to Fix Cookie Law That Cluttered the Internet
Technology
Technology
Closely related

EU Plans to Fix Cookie Law That Cluttered the Internet

EU Commission plans to reform cookie consent rules that have cluttered websites with pop-ups since 2009, aiming to...

EU and US Seal Landmark Data Privacy Pact Amid Political Uncertainty
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Closely related

EU and US Seal Landmark Data Privacy Pact Amid Political Uncertainty

The EU-US Data Privacy Framework creates standardized protections for transatlantic data transfers but faces...

EU-US Privacy Accord Eases Data Transfer Friction
International
International
Closely related

EU-US Privacy Accord Eases Data Transfer Friction

The EU-US Data Privacy Framework, upheld by courts in 2025, reduces compliance burdens for transatlantic data...