It would be quite funny to reply to an NSA request by saying "Oh yeah, I have that data and can access it but its on a server in the EU. I can get it, but I won't."
I genuinely don't know how they would proceed, but it'd be interesting to watch.
I genuinely don't know how they would proceed, but it'd be interesting to watch.
They can physically tap global internet cable just because they can
Agreed, the union doesn't have any enforcement mechanism I'm aware of that would fit, but any country in Europe could do a similar thing to companies based in their borders.
Member states have spy agencies, but they also signed treaties to join the EU. Having your spy agency violate international treaties isn’t something most governments allow.
If the information is stored in a country, expect that the owner of the information can be compelled to hand it over by a court order (or it can be seized).