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European Parliament: Mass surveillance: EU citizens' rights still in danger, says Parliament

30 October 2015

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"Too little has been done to safeguard citizens' fundamental rights following revelations of electronic mass surveillance, say MEPs in a resolution voted on Thursday. They urge the EU Commission to ensure that all data transfers to the US are subject to an "effective level of protection" and ask EU member states to grant protection to Edward Snowden, as a "human rights defender". Parliament also raises concerns about surveillance laws in several EU countries.

This resolution, approved by 342 votes to 274, with 29 abstention"

See the full text: Mass surveillance: EU citizens' rights still in danger, says Parliament (Press release, pdf)

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