Abstract
The thesis explores the relationship and conflict between the EU laws in protecting the personal data of it's citizens while also assisting the Untied States of America with its war on terrorism. After the September 11, 2001 terror attacks and the passing of the U.S. Patriot Act, European citizens are subject to the U.S.'s policy of data collection of their personal data without much legal recourse or even knowledge of what their data is being used for. How Europe, and especially the EU countries fight for the rights of their citizens civil rights while assisting the United States in their war on terrorism is the central issue researched in the paper. Also, what steps have or will the EU take in ensuring the privacy and rights of their citizens.