U.S.-EU Data Privacy Deal Panned Privacy from Companies7/10/2000; 8:03:24 AM "The European Parliament rejected a data-privacy deal hashed out between the U.S. and the European Commission that would shield American companies from stringent European privacy regulations."I agree with Europe; the safe harbor proposals were absurd. Interesting quote:

"We don't think going back to the United States and trying to negotiate improvements is achievable," says EC spokesman Gerard de Graaf. "The EC will take the Parliament seriously, but at the same time, it will be careful to see its powers maintained."