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This paper analyses the development of EU-US Passenger Name Record (PNR) data-sharing agreements as a case study for wider transatlantic security cooperation. Reviewing the key challenges from the PNR story presents a strong argument for the US to fully engage with the EU on “internal” security measures that can assure transatlantic security externally. To fully maximize the opportunities, however, agreements like PNR need independent oversight and redress procedures. Without such elements, failure on PNR is more likely and the possibilities for a wider transatlantic area of freedom, security and justice may narrow.