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The odd reason Netherlands is now taxing hard drives

"Amazing that they can generate a very specific price to compensate for a loss that has never been demonstrated," one expert said.

On Mar 11, 2014 by Kevin Collier

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France and Germany want a European Internet to protect data from U.S.

Angela Merkel is tired of being spied on by the NSA.

On Feb 17, 2014 by Brendan O'Connor

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Europe’s highest court decides not to outlaw hyperlinks, ruin Internet

The court nearly brought a whole new meaning to the term "link bait."

On Feb 13, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

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New report says the EU is quietly creating a massive drone fleet

“Behind empty promises of consultation, EU officials have turned over much of drone policy development to the European defence and security corporations which seek to profit from it."

On Feb 13, 2014 by Dell Cameron

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EU no longer considering asylum for Edward Snowden

But the massive inquiry into whether the NSA violates EU privacy laws marches on.

On Feb 12, 2014 by Kevin Collier

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NSA and GCHQ surveillance activities may be illegal in the EU

European Parliament has made a preliminary finding that American and British spying breaks the law.

On Jan 9, 2014 by Kevin Collier

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European Parliament invites Snowden to testify in NSA investigation

But is Snowden interested when asylum isn't on the table?

On Jan 9, 2014 by Joe Kloc

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The 10 NSA leaks you need to understand in 2013

"This is the truth; this is what's happening. You should decide whether we need to be doing this."

On Dec 30, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Greenwald: NSA’s goal is the ‘elimination of privacy worldwide’

In an hour long testimony, Greenwald discusses contents of secret documents, importance of metadata, and Europe's obligation to help Snowden.

On Dec 18, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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iTunes releases Beatles album for all the wrong reasons

What a coincidence! Universal has been holding onto these songs for years, and decided to release them two weeks before their copyright would have expired in Europe.

On Dec 17, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Edward Snowden may be the star witness in EU’s NSA inquiry

He may still be stuck in Russia, but his words and image have been invited to the highest halls of European politics.

On Dec 12, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Ukraine’s biggest telecom gives protesters free Wi-Fi

Following mass uprisings in Kiev, the country's major telecom sets up free Wi-Fi hotspots.

On Dec 2, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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EU official implies U.S. spied on Europe for economic gain

"Why listen to the phone of millions of innocent Europeans? This has nothing to do with fighting terrorism," said an EU official.

On Oct 30, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Watch Edward Snowden’s address to the European Union

He had to deliver it through the Government Accountability Project's Jesselyn Radack, but the EU heard it all the same.

On Sep 30, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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European Parliament threatens to revoke data sharing with U.S.

The EU passed a law that could end data sharing amid concerns that the NSA is spying on Europeans.

On Jul 5, 2013 by Curt Hopkins