EU-US deal on data transfer on hold

The European Commission today (12 May) decided to delay a decision on the controversial transfer of air passenger data to the US.

"No decision will be taken today", the Commission spokesperson for internal market said on Wednesday. "I cannot say more".

The Commissioners were expected to take a decision on last December's agreement on the legal transfer to the US of information on passengers including name, address, phone number, credit cards and their traveling companions.

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