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EU’s proposed Google data access rule could enable large-scale surveillance

📅 27 April 2026 at 14:30 UTC📰 Cyber InsiderView original source ↗
EU’s proposed Google data access rule could enable large-scale surveillance

The European Commission is facing criticism from security and privacy experts over a proposed Digital Markets Act (DMA) measure that would require Google to share vast amounts of search data with third parties via an automated API. Critics warn the plan could expose sensitive user queries at scale, creating both privacy and national security risks. … The post EU’s proposed Google data access rule could enable large-scale surveillance appeared first on CyberInsider.

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🔍Threat Overview

The proposed Digital Markets Act measure could enable large-scale surveillance and data exploitation by requiring Google to share vast amounts of search data with third parties, posing significant privacy and national security risks.

⚙️Technical Details
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: High
Who Is at Risk
Google users, individuals with sensitive search queries, and organizations relying on Google services
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Monitor the proposed Digital Markets Act measure for updates and potential changes
2Assess current Google services usage and consider alternative search engines or tools
3Implement robust technical protections, such as data encryption and access controls, to mitigate potential misuse

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