Latombe to appeal EU–US data transfer ruling
French Member of Parliament Fabien Latombe has announced plans to appeal the recent judgment upholding the European Court of Justice’s assessment of transatlantic data transfer safeguards. He intends to challenge the lower court’s finding that the EU–US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) sufficiently protects EU personal data when transferred to the United States. Latombe argues that the decision understates the risks posed by broad US intelligence access and inadequate redress mechanisms for EU citizens.
The appeal will focus on legal and factual errors identified by Latombe’s team, particularly regarding surveillance practices and the effectiveness of oversight by US authorities. He contends that the DPF’s safeguards remain insufficiently enforceable and that the European Commission’s adequacy decision overlooked systemic weaknesses. The case aims to secure stronger protections and clearer mechanisms to prevent unlawful access to EU data in third countries.
Legal experts note the appeal could prompt further judicial scrutiny of the balance between commercial data flows and fundamental rights. If successful, the challenge may force the Commission and EU institutions to seek more robust contractual or technical measures, or to negotiate additional guarantees with US counterparts. The litigation would add to longstanding debates on transatlantic transfers under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Observers expect the appeal to proceed through the EU courts over an extended timetable, with potential implications for multinational companies that rely on the DPF for lawful transfers. Organisations engaged in EU–US data exchange should monitor developments and consider supplementary safeguards such as encryption, data minimisation, and enhanced contractual terms to reduce legal and compliance risks.
