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If passed, websites will have to respect those choices.","en","the-eu-wants-to-kill-cookie-banners-by-moving-consent-to-your-browser","iron-brands",false,"2025-11-20T05:40:14.356Z","2025-11-20T06:13:15.812Z","blog",[4,16,26],{"id":17,"title":18,"excerpt":19,"locale":8,"slug":20,"authorSlug":10,"automaticTranslated":11,"publishedAt":21,"updatedAt":22,"ctaTitle":23,"ctaDescription":24,"doFollowLinks":11,"showIndex":25,"showCallToActions":11,"articleType":14},3019,"Google is tracking you (even when you use DuckDuckGo)","Google tracks users even on DuckDuckGo via Analytics and embeds. A new study shows how deep Google’s web tracking really goes.","google-is-tracking-you-even-when-you-use-duck-duck-go","2025-07-14T08:56:41.709Z","2025-07-14T11:26:01.386Z","If you care about privacy, you don't use Google Analytics","Ditch the tracking, keep the insights. Try Simple Analytics.",true,{"id":27,"title":28,"excerpt":29,"locale":8,"slug":30,"authorSlug":10,"automaticTranslated":11,"publishedAt":31,"updatedAt":32,"doFollowLinks":11,"showIndex":11,"showCallToActions":11,"articleType":14},3018," German court rules Meta’s tracking tech violates GDPR","German court rules Meta’s tracking tech violates GDPR, allowing lawsuits without proof of harm. Big risks ahead for sites using Meta pixels.","german-court-rules-meta-s-tracking-tech-violates-gdpr","2025-07-10T08:20:51.111Z","2025-07-10T12:16:26.327Z",{"pagination":34},{"page":35,"pageSize":36,"pageCount":37,"total":38},1,3,362,1084,{},{"article":41},{"contentHtml":42,"content":43,"inlineMedia":44,"id":46,"title":47,"excerpt":48,"locale":8,"slug":49,"authorSlug":10,"automaticTranslated":11,"publishedAt":50,"updatedAt":51,"doFollowLinks":25,"showIndex":11,"showCallToActions":11,"articleType":14,"languages":52},"\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"2889\">\u003Cstrong>TL;DR\u003C/strong>\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), a US data protection body, has been weakened by Trump’s decision to remove Democratic members.  \u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>This threatens the Transatlantic data privacy framework (TADPF), which allows EU businesses to transfer data to the US.  \u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>If the PCLOB is permanently weakened, the EU may be forced to annul the TADPF, making US cloud services potentially illegal for EU businesses (\u003Ca referrerpolicy=\"unsafe-url\" href=\"https://noyb.eu/en/austrian-dsb-eu-us-data-transfers-google-analytics-illegal?utm_source=simpleanalytics.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this has happend before\u003C/a>)\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Trump’s recent executive order demands a review of all Biden-era security policies within 45 days, meaning the situation could escalate quickly.  \u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>The European Commission may have to act soon.\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"2889\">\u003Ca referrerpolicy=\"unsafe-url\" href=\"https://noyb.eu/en/us-cloud-soon-illegal-trump-punches-first-hole-eu-us-data-deal?utm_source=simpleanalytics.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full article source\u003C/a> \u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"2889\">The EU-US data transfer deal might be heading for another collapse. Trump’s decision to remove members from the US privacy watchdog has raised doubts about whether the US can still be considered a safe place for European data. If the \u003Cstrong>PCLOB\u003C/strong> becomes dysfunctional, the entire foundation of the \u003Cstrong>Transatlantic data privacy framework\u003C/strong> could crumble.  \u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"2889\">For EU businesses using US cloud services like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, this could lead to legal uncertainty. And with Trump reviewing Biden-era policies, things could change within weeks.  \u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  id=\"whats-happening\" parent=\"\" tag=\"h2\" :articleId=\"2889\">What’s happening?\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"2889\">We’ve known for a while that US intelligence agencies can access data stored by US tech companies, even when that data belongs to Europeans (Thanks to Snowden). This has led to ongoing legal battles over whether the US offers enough privacy protections compared to the EU. Twice before, the \u003Cstrong>Court of Justice (CJEU)\u003C/strong> has ruled that these protections are \u003Cstrong>not enough.\u003C/strong>\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"2889\">In 2023, the European Commission pushed through the TADPF, relying on promises made in Biden’s executive orders and oversight by the \u003Cstrong>PCLOB\u003C/strong>. The problem? These executive orders \u003Cstrong>aren’t laws\u003C/strong>, meaning a new US president can undo them as he pleases. That’s exactly what might happen now.  \u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"2889\">The \u003Cstrong>PCLOB\u003C/strong> is the only general oversight body ensuring US compliance with the deal. Other mechanisms only apply if a "plaintiff takes legal action", which is difficult under US law. With Trump removing PCLOB members, its ability to function is in doubt. \u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  id=\"why-does-this-matter\" parent=\"\" tag=\"h2\" :articleId=\"2889\">Why does this matter?\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"2889\">For EU businesses, the \u003Cstrong>TADPF has been a legal safety net\u003C/strong>. As long as it exists, companies can legally transfer data to the US. If the EU annuls the framework, businesses, schools, and government agencies may \u003Cstrong>no longer be able to use US cloud services\u003C/strong> without violating GDPR.  \u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"2889\">Some risks:  \u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon may face EU restrictions if data transfers become illegal. \u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>EU businesses relying on US cloud services will need to find European alternatives or risk non-compliance. (GA4 sucks anyway :).\u003C/li>\n\u003Cli>Legal uncertainty could disrupt international business operations\u003C/li>\n\u003C/ul>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"2889\">Trump has also signed an executive order ordering a review of Biden’s national security decisions within 45 days. If he scraps Biden-era privacy commitments, \u003Cstrong>the entire TADPF could collapse\u003C/strong>.  \u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  id=\"final-thoughts\" parent=\"\" tag=\"h2\" :articleId=\"2889\">Final thoughts\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"2889\">The EU-US data transfer deal was always fragile, relying more on political promises than solid legal protections. Now, with Trump weakening oversight, the future of US cloud services in the EU looks uncertain. Businesses should start preparing for a \u003Cstrong>"host in Europe"\u003C/strong> contingency plan in case the deal is really dead in the water.\u003C/ContentEditable>\n\u003CContentEditable  parent=\"\" tag=\"p\" :articleId=\"2889\">At \u003CNuxtLink to=\"/\"  >Simple Analytics\u003C/NuxtLink>, we believe in privacy-first web analytics. Unlike Google Analytics, we don’t rely on US cloud services. We are EU-based, GDPR-compliant and don't store any personally identifiable information. Feel free to \u003CNuxtLink to=\"/\"  >give us a spin\u003C/NuxtLink>. \u003C/ContentEditable>\n","**TL;DR**\n- The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), a US data protection body, has been weakened by Trump’s decision to remove Democratic members.  \n- This threatens the Transatlantic data privacy framework (TADPF), which allows EU businesses to transfer data to the US.  \n- If the PCLOB is permanently weakened, the EU may be forced to annul the TADPF, making US cloud services potentially illegal for EU businesses ([this has happend before](https://noyb.eu/en/austrian-dsb-eu-us-data-transfers-google-analytics-illegal))\n- Trump’s recent executive order demands a review of all Biden-era security policies within 45 days, meaning the situation could escalate quickly.  \n- The European Commission may have to act soon.\n\n[Full article source](https://noyb.eu/en/us-cloud-soon-illegal-trump-punches-first-hole-eu-us-data-deal) \n\nThe EU-US data transfer deal might be heading for another collapse. Trump’s decision to remove members from the US privacy watchdog has raised doubts about whether the US can still be considered a safe place for European data. If the **PCLOB** becomes dysfunctional, the entire foundation of the **Transatlantic data privacy framework** could crumble.  \n\nFor EU businesses using US cloud services like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, this could lead to legal uncertainty. And with Trump reviewing Biden-era policies, things could change within weeks.  \n\n## What’s happening?  \n\nWe’ve known for a while that US intelligence agencies can access data stored by US tech companies, even when that data belongs to Europeans (Thanks to Snowden). This has led to ongoing legal battles over whether the US offers enough privacy protections compared to the EU. Twice before, the **Court of Justice (CJEU)** has ruled that these protections are **not enough.**\n\nIn 2023, the European Commission pushed through the TADPF, relying on promises made in Biden’s executive orders and oversight by the **PCLOB**. The problem? These executive orders **aren’t laws**, meaning a new US president can undo them as he pleases. That’s exactly what might happen now.  \n\nThe **PCLOB** is the only general oversight body ensuring US compliance with the deal. Other mechanisms only apply if a \"plaintiff takes legal action\", which is difficult under US law. With Trump removing PCLOB members, its ability to function is in doubt. \n\n## Why does this matter?  \n\nFor EU businesses, the **TADPF has been a legal safety net**. As long as it exists, companies can legally transfer data to the US. If the EU annuls the framework, businesses, schools, and government agencies may **no longer be able to use US cloud services** without violating GDPR.  \n\nSome risks:  \n- Tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon may face EU restrictions if data transfers become illegal. \n- EU businesses relying on US cloud services will need to find European alternatives or risk non-compliance. (GA4 sucks anyway :).\n- Legal uncertainty could disrupt international business operations\n\nTrump has also signed an executive order ordering a review of Biden’s national security decisions within 45 days. If he scraps Biden-era privacy commitments, **the entire TADPF could collapse**.  \n\n## Final thoughts  \n\nThe EU-US data transfer deal was always fragile, relying more on political promises than solid legal protections. Now, with Trump weakening oversight, the future of US cloud services in the EU looks uncertain. Businesses should start preparing for a **\"host in Europe\"** contingency plan in case the deal is really dead in the water.\n\nAt [Simple Analytics](https://www.simpleanalytics.com/), we believe in privacy-first web analytics. Unlike Google Analytics, we don’t rely on US cloud services. We are EU-based, GDPR-compliant and don't store any personally identifiable information. Feel free to [give us a spin](https://www.simpleanalytics.com). ",{"data":45},null,2889,"The EU-US data deal may be dead in the water","The EU-US data deal is at risk. 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