Schrems, founder of the advocacy group Noyb, sent a formal letter to the European Commission on June 30 arguing that the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Slaughter effectively renders the data pact non-compliant with European law. Because EU regulations mandate that the FTC must remain an independent arbiter of privacy safeguards, the court's recent move to curb that autonomy creates a direct conflict with international requirements.
Privacy Advocates Demand EU Exit From US Data Pact
The EU-US data transfer agreement faces a potential collapse following a US Supreme Court ruling that critics argue dismantles the Federal Trade Commission’s independence. Privacy activist Max Schrems is now calling on Brussels to formally withdraw from the deal, labeling the existing legal framework an unsustainable house of cards.
While Schrems insists the commission must take responsibility for a structure built under industry pressure, Brussels remains cautious. A commission spokesperson in Brussels declined to confirm a withdrawal, stating instead that the ruling is currently under review by in-house legal experts to determine the long-term viability of the agreement.
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