Privacy Advocates Demand EU Exit From US Data Pact

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.

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.