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The EU is about to sell your most sensitive data to the US for visa-free travel - European Digital Rights (EDRi) (edri.org)

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[–] nitroemdash@lemmy.wtf 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

In 2022, the US government announced that it would require access to biometric databases of countries if they wish to keep visa exemption for their citizens travelling to the US, including European Union (EU) Member States.

[–] GarboDog@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Ah that’s like, super fucked not worth it deal. Thought it meant only for people going to not all even those not wanting to go