Obama signs bill extending privacy protections to allies
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WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama has signed legislation that would extend some US privacy protections to citizens of allied countries and let foreigners sue the US government if their personal data is unlawfully disclosed.
The bill, which had wide bipartisan support in Congress, was aimed at shoring up trust among European allies following leaks by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden.
Obama says the new law makes sure data is protected under US privacy laws, "not only American citizens, but also foreign citizens."
Supporters say extending those protections helps ensure that other nations will continue sharing law enforcement data with the United States.
