The UK-US Data Bridge (the "Data Bridge") has now come into effect, potentially simplifying transfers of personal data from the UK to the US.
On 12 October 2023, the Data Bridge took effect. The Data Bridge allows UK...more
The United States ("U.S.") and the European Union ("EU") have settled on a framework for transfers of personal data for the first time since the European Court of Justice ("CJEU") effectively invalidate the EU-U.S. Privacy...more
8/2/2023
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EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
International Data Transfers ,
National Security ,
Personal Data ,
U.S. Commerce Department
The Cybersecurity Administration of China (the "CAC") has published guidelines concerning outbound data transfers of personal information and "important data" from China to other jurisdictions. Businesses must comply with...more
In recent weeks, there has been a series of important developments affecting cross-border data transfers. First, on 21 June 2021, the European Data Protection Board ("EDPB") published its final, much-anticipated...more
The European Commission recently published an updated version of the standard contractual clauses for the transfer of personal data to third countries ('SCCs'). Companies can use such SCCs to provide the appropriate...more
6/21/2021
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Data Protection ,
EU ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Commission ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
Schrems I & Schrems II ,
Standard Contractual Clauses
On 14 April 2021, the European Data Protection Board ("EDPB") announced that it had adopted two Opinions on the draft UK adequacy decisions issued by the European Commission on 19 February 2021. The EDPB’s take on the draft...more
4/16/2021
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Data Protection ,
EU ,
European Commission ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
In a positive development for multinational businesses, the Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement provides a temporary solution to allow the continued transfer of personal data from the EEA to the UK without the need for...more
The Court of Justice of the EU has declared that the European Commission's adequacy decision in respect of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield is invalid. The Court's ruling effectively removes a key mechanism that had been widely...more
7/19/2020
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EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Commission ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Standard Contractual Clauses
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed....more
1/23/2020
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Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Exemptions ,
Fines ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Malta ,
Minor Children ,
National Identification Numbers ,
Nonprofits ,
Penalties ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Prior Authorization ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Public Interest ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sanctions
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed....more
1/21/2020
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Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Exemptions ,
Fines ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Minor Children ,
National Identification Numbers ,
Netherlands ,
Nonprofits ,
Penalties ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Prior Authorization ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Public Interest ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sanctions
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed....more
1/18/2020
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Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Exemptions ,
Fines ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Minor Children ,
National Identification Numbers ,
Nonprofits ,
Norway ,
Penalties ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Prior Authorization ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Public Interest ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sanctions
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed replacing the main pre-GDPR legislation...more
1/17/2020
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Employee Privacy Rights ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Exemptions ,
Fines ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Minor Children ,
National Identification Numbers ,
Nonprofits ,
Penalties ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Poland ,
Prior Authorization ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Public Interest ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sanctions
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed....more
1/14/2020
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Data Protection ,
Data Protection Authority ,
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Data Protection Officers (DPOs) ,
Data Subjects Rights ,
Decedent Protection ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Exemptions ,
Fines ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Minor Children ,
National Identification Numbers ,
Nonprofits ,
Penalties ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Portugal ,
Prior Authorization ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Public Interest ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sanctions
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
Old legislation has been updated in addition to new legislation being...more
1/13/2020
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Data Protection ,
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Decedent Protection ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Exemptions ,
Fines ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Minor Children ,
National Identification Numbers ,
Nonprofits ,
Penalties ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Prior Authorization ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Public Interest ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Romania ,
Sanctions
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed....more
1/11/2020
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Data Processors ,
Data Protection ,
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Decedent Protection ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Exemptions ,
Fines ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Minor Children ,
National Identification Numbers ,
Nonprofits ,
Penalties ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Prior Authorization ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Public Interest ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sanctions ,
Slovakia
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
Slovenia is in the process of adopting new legislation (the “Draft Law”)....more
1/10/2020
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EU ,
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Exemptions ,
Fines ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Minor Children ,
National Identification Numbers ,
Nonprofits ,
Penalties ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Prior Authorization ,
Prior Express Consent ,
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Slovenia
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed....more
1/9/2020
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Data Protection ,
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Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Exemptions ,
Fines ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Minor Children ,
National Identification Numbers ,
Nonprofits ,
Penalties ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Prior Authorization ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Public Interest ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sanctions ,
Spain
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
The main national pre-GDPR act on data privacy has been revoked, whereas...more
1/8/2020
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Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Exemptions ,
Fines ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Minor Children ,
National Identification Numbers ,
Nonprofits ,
Penalties ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Prior Authorization ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Public Interest ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sanctions ,
Sweden
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed.
Brexit Note: The GDPR will apply in...more
1/6/2020
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Enforcement Actions ,
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EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Exemptions ,
Fines ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Minor Children ,
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Sanctions ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
Glossary -
- Adequacy Decision means a decision by the Commission to designate a third country as an Adequate Jurisdiction.
- Adequate Jurisdiction means one of the following jurisdictions that have been designated by the...more
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed.....more
1/2/2020
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Data Protection ,
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EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Exemptions ,
Fines ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Freedom of Information ,
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International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Luxembourg ,
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National Identification Numbers ,
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Prior Authorization ,
Prior Express Consent ,
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Sanctions
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
Old legislation has been updated....more
12/31/2019
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Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Exemptions ,
Fines ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Lithuania ,
Minor Children ,
National Identification Numbers ,
Nonprofits ,
Penalties ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Prior Authorization ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Public Interest ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sanctions
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed....more
12/30/2019
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Data Protection ,
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Employee Privacy Rights ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Exemptions ,
Fines ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Liechtenstein ,
Minor Children ,
National Identification Numbers ,
Nonprofits ,
Penalties ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Prior Authorization ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Public Interest ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sanctions
Q1/ Applicable legislation -
(a) Have the requirements of the GDPR been addressed by introducing a new law, or by updating existing legislation?
New legislation has been passed.
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(b) Relevant legislation...more
12/28/2019
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Data Protection ,
Data Protection Authority ,
Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) ,
Data Protection Officers (DPOs) ,
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Decedent Protection ,
Employee Privacy Rights ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
EU Data Protection Laws ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
Exemptions ,
Fines ,
Freedom of Expression ,
Freedom of Information ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
International Harmonization ,
Joint Control ,
Latvia ,
Minor Children ,
National Identification Numbers ,
Nonprofits ,
Penalties ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Prior Authorization ,
Prior Express Consent ,
Public Interest ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sanctions
The Court of Justice of the EU ("CJEU") is currently hearing a challenge against the validity of two key mechanisms that businesses use to transfer personal data internationally. In a move that will come as a relief to...more
12/24/2019
/ Advocate General ,
Binding Corporate Rules ,
Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ,
EU-US Privacy Shield ,
European Economic Area (EEA) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Prohibited Transactions ,
Safe Harbors ,
Standard Contractual Clauses