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"The Patriot Act seems to trump the EU law in many cases"

For the parts of Google in the US - yes. For the parts of Google in the EU - no.



But the parts of Google in the US shouldn't have access to EU citizens' information if they're upholding the EU law


Well, there is that as well. But I guess most people are less concerned about Google US having access to their data (even if it is illegal) than their data being given to US intelligence agencies.




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