Data Retention in a Cross-Border Perspective - Latest Insights from the European Union and the United States

Abstract

This blog post compares the European and US approach to metadata surveillance and highlights some challenges that arise therefrom. It aims at shedding light on the main legal issues that may arise for the future of global counterterrorism. The essential role of courts in striking and keeping a balance between security and protection of human rights is further examined in light of the judgement in La Quadrature du Net II. Efforts should be made to avoid that the economic power of the US would lower the privacy standards when it comes to metadata surveillance.

Keywords

• Brussels effect
• CJEU
• Charta der Grundrechte | Europäische Union
• Datenschutz
• ECJ
• EU