US, Canada Enter Formal Negotiation Seeking Cloud Act Agreement
The U.S. began formal negotiations with Canada on a bilateral agreement for law enforcement to share cross-border data in investigations, DOJ announced Tuesday. The agreement would be authorized under the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act (see 1803220057). An agreement “would pave the way for more efficient cross-border disclosures of data” so governments can “more effectively fight serious crime, including terrorism, while safeguarding the privacy and civil liberties values,” said Attorney General Merrick Garland.