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EU-Israel data-sharing deal threatens Palestinian privacy rights
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The European Union is negotiating a data-sharing agreement with Israel that would enable the exchange of sensitive personal information, according to Middle East Eye. Rights advocates warn the draft accord would heighten dangers facing Palestinians by facilitating access to personal data that could be used for surveillance or targeting.
The proposed deal comes amid longstanding concerns about Israeli surveillance practices in Palestinian territories. Critics argue that without safeguards preventing misuse of shared data, the agreement would compromise the privacy and security of Palestinians whose information could be accessed through EU channels.
