EU equips US-bound staff with burner phones
Briefly

The European Commission has implemented new security measures, including distributing burner phones and simple laptops to commissioners and senior officials attending the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings in the U.S. This action stems from an increasing apprehension about potential espionage, particularly concerns regarding the U.S.'s access to sensitive information. Notably, similar precautions were previously employed for staffers visiting China, demonstrating the Commission's commitment to protect its digital assets in high-stakes international settings.
The European Commission is providing burner phones and simple laptops to staff traveling to the US to mitigate espionage risks, echoing prior measures for China.
The guidelines aim to safeguard the commission's sensitive information during meetings with global financial institutions, illustrating growing concerns over international data security.
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