As the US shows, they do not feel ashamed at all about the scandal with its interceptions NSA.
This week, US government officials have been tempted to criticize the European Union for wanting to set up its own communications system to prevent eavesdropping and phone calls from any National Security Agency (see NSA).
In fact, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) calls the draconian measures and argues that it will be a huge financial blow to US technology companies if EU leaders approve these measures.
"Recent proposals from countries within the European Union to create a Europe-only electronic network (dubbed a 'Schengen cloud' by lawyersconditions) ή τη δημιουργία μόνο εθνικών ηλεκτρονικών δικτύων θα μπορούσε δυνητικά να οδηγήσει σε ένα αποτελεσματικό αποκλεισμό ή διακρίσεις έναντι των ξένων υπηρεσιών που προσφέρουν services network," states the USTR in its annual report.
True, the blow would be very powerful for American companies if the idea is implemented but comes directly from the NSA's actions and the US government's coverage.
If the US government did not completely care to protect the privacy of billions of people around the world, no country would have thought about separating its network from the global Internet.
Of course, many will show with the finger Edward Snowden, who had the courage to share what he thought was a shameful violation of privacy and human rights. Of course, those who show Snowden are those who believe they have not made a mistake, and that the espionage of the NSA is necessary to protect their country. Unfortunately, there are too many who swallow Amazed American propaganda.
Continuing, the USTR also said that if the European Union were to take such a drastic move, it would be a violation of trade laws (Internet-related) that it has signed with the United States.
The Safe Harbor agreement today allows companies from the United States to access European data. The European Union, however, still has more stringent rules on privacy.
Ultimately, it would be wise if the European Union takes its share of its citizens instead of protecting the financial interests of the US and domestic companies.
Taking into account the strategy adopted so far by the European Union, this move seems to be the likely direction.
The selfish attitude that the USTR not surprising since he recently criticized the Canadian federal government for its decision to have a single email system. The Canadian decision excluded US companies. That a government could choose to shield its communications from potential interception originating in the United States seems absurd to some people.
Finally, it is the right of each state to decide what is more safe for its citizens. After the NSA scandal, it was natural for there to be turmoil, just as it is only natural for additional measures to be taken.
Perhaps the US should have thought about it before allowing the NSA to spy around the globe.
