Did U.S. Executive Order Signal Trouble For EU Citizen Privacy Rights?

As President Trump settles into office, his administration has issued a flurry of executive orders aimed at reshaping the U.S. government. One order in particular may have a broader impact on global business than originally thought, particularly as it relates to the transfer of personal data from EU citizens to the United States. 

Essentially, President Trump's efforts to withdraw privacy protections for non-U.S. citizens are coming in direct conflict with recent efforts by the European Union to strengthen privacy protections for its citizens, no matter where in the world they travel. 

This clash of ideologies threatens an already shaky data transfer relationship between the EU and the U.S. and could lead to problems for businesses and law enforcement alike.