US, Canada Enter Formal Negotiation Seeking Cloud Act Agreement
The U.S. began formal negotiations with Canada on a bilateral agreement for law enforcement to share cross-border data in investigations, DOJ announced Tuesday. The agreement would be authorized under the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act (see 1803220057).…
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An agreement “would pave the way for more efficient cross-border disclosures of data” so governments can “more effectively fight serious crime, including terrorism, while safeguarding the privacy and civil liberties values,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland.