‘Terrifying Precedent’: Dutch Hand US Data From Seized Anti-Fascist Server
Summary
Dutch police seized an Amsterdam data-center server belonging to Italian activist internet provider Autistici/Inventati after a U.S. request, and Dutch authorities are transferring its data to the United States. The seizure followed the U.S. designation of the group as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, a label not adopted by the Netherlands or EU and not requiring a conviction. Legal expert Yuriy Brisov said the request was handled under a mutual legal assistance treaty and Dutch law; the Netherlands could refuse requests involving political offenses or other specified grounds. Critics argue the case raises concerns about politically motivated seizures and the Netherlands’ scrutiny of the request.
