LUCAMEA key US surveillance law called FISA Section 702, which lets American authorities access data held by US firms without telling the people involved, has lapsed but is reportedly still being used. Senators are demanding that a secret court ruling on the matter be made public.
What this means for your business
If your business uses US cloud services, storage or SaaS platforms, this is a reminder that data held by American companies can be accessed by US agencies under laws that sit outside UK or EU oversight. That's a live concern for GDPR compliance, particularly if you're handling client data in sectors like law or property. It's worth asking your IT provider which of your services store data in US jurisdiction and whether a UK or EU-based alternative is practical.