Statement: EDPS following the NSA story

The EDPS is following the NSA story closely and is concerned about the possible serious implications for the privacy and other fundamental rights of EU citizens.

We welcome the request by the Chairman of the Article 29 Working Party, Mr. Jacob Kohnstamm, on 7 June to the Commission to seek clarification of the facts as soon as possible.

We expect the issue will be discussed at the EU-US Summit this Friday.

We will continue to monitor the situation.