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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

EU Fines EU?!: Alleged Unlawful Data-Transfer Dust-Up

Following a German case brought against the EU Commission, the EU General Court found that the Commission had made an improper transfer of personal information to the US. The plaintiff, a German citizen, alleged (among other...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Firings at the US Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board and Potential Impact on Transatlantic Data Transfers

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President Trump recently fired the three democrats on the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB). Since these firings bring the Board to a sub-quorum level, they have the potential to significantly disrupt...more

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European Commission publishes first report on adequacy decision of the EU-US DPF

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On October 9, 2024, the European Commission (the Commission) published a report on the first periodic review of the adequacy decision of July 10, 2023. This decision determined that the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (the...more

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EU and UK Data Protection Regulatory Trends so far in 2024: a focus on international data transfers

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This series of blogs rounds up some of the key data protection regulatory trends we have seen during 2024, focused on the EU and UK. 2024 has seen behavioural advertising and cookies continue to dominate the agenda of...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

UK US Data Bridge Practical Tips for Implementation and Compliance

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Latham & Watkins and Privacy Laws & Business recently co-hosted a webinar looking back on the first eight months since the UK-US Data Bridge entered into force. Speakers from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and...more

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

The EU-US Data Privacy Framework: Are You in Compliance?

The U.S. Departments of Justice and Commerce, as well as the European Commission recently launched the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”), marking a significant shift from the previous frameworks such as Safe Harbor and...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

UK-U.S. Data Bridge Commencement Date Announced

On September 21, 2023, the UK Government announced the establishment of the “UK-US data bridge” (the Bridge), also known as the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (the DPF). The announcement promises to...more

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New EU-US Data Privacy Framework Promises Greater Ease for Cross-Border Transfers, but Uncertainty Remains

On July 10, 2023, the European Commission (EC) adopted its adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (EU-U.S. DPF, or “Privacy Framework”), which establishes the Privacy Framework as an authorized mechanism...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Adequacy for the US (kind of) – But What Are the Side Effects?

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On July 10th, the European Commission issued its Implementing Decision regarding the adequacy of the EU-UD Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”). The Decision has been eagerly awaited by US and Europe based commerce, hoping it will...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Key Principles and Considerations for Participation in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework

This note summarises and highlights the key aspects of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework following the European Commission's adequacy decision on July 10. The contents of this note are general in nature. Specific advice should...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Data Transfers Permitted Across the Pond via New EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

On July 10, 2023, the European Commission adopted its adequacy decision on data transfers for the EU-U.S. (European Union/United States) Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The adequacy decision concluded that the United States...more

Littler

Department of Commerce Launches the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework: Considerations for Multinational Employers that Transfer EU...

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As of July 17, 2023, U.S.-based multinational employers that can access the personal data of their workforce members in the European Union (EU) via a human resources information system (HRIS), or otherwise transfer the...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks | Issue 7

Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more

Epiq

New EU-US Data Transfer Framework Finalized: What Does the Future Hold?

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With data privacy landscapes changing around the globe, how can organizations handle cross-border deals while still remaining compliant? This has been a burning question over recent years....more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

U.S. Companies Now Have a Framework for EU-U.S. Personal Data Transfers

In a significant milestone for EU-U.S. cross-border transfers of personal data under Article 45 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European Commission adopted an adequacy decision for the new EU-U.S. Data...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

European Commission’s Adequacy Decision Paves the Way for U.S. Companies to Begin Enrolling in the E.U.-U.S. Data Privacy...

The U.S. Department of  Commerce’s Data Privacy Framework (DPF) program website  went live on  July 17, and contains guidance documents for those companies wanting to know the costs and benefits of enrollment in the DPF...more

McDermott Will & Emery

New EU-US Data Privacy Framework: What Companies Need to Know

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On July 10, 2023, the European Commission adopted its adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The decision concluded that the United States does ensure an adequate level of protection for transferring...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

The European Commission Adopts Adequacy Decision on EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

On 10 July 2023, the European Commission adopted its long-awaited adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (the DPF). With immediate effect, the adequacy decision provides a new lawful basis for transfers from...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: EU-US Data Protection Framework Adequacy Decision Approved

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On July 10, 2023, the European Commission adopted its much-anticipated adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF). The decision concludes that the US ensures an adequate level of protection—comparable to...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Adoption of EU/U.S. Data Privacy Framework

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Key Point: The European Commission has adopted an adequacy decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, which allows certain businesses to transfer data from the EU to the U.S. without the need for additional transfer...more

Epstein Becker & Green

European Commission Adopts an Adequacy Decision for a New EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework

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On July 10, 2023, the European Commission (“Commission”), which oversees and implements policies and laws of the European Union (“EU”), adopted an adequacy decision for the long-awaited EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

EU Adopts Adequacy Decision for EU-US Data Privacy Framework

The EU Commission adopted today an adequacy decision for the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. As we indicated last month, this has been an area closely watched by those transferring data from the EU to the US. The issue has been...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

EU and U.S. Finalize Data Privacy Framework: Here’s How to Get Certified

On July 10, 2023, the European Commission (EC) adopted an adequacy decision in relation to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF). This paves the way for organizations to certify to the DPF, reducing friction for transfers...more

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Meta Fined €1.2 Billion in Facebook Data Privacy Case: Should US Companies Be Concerned?

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It has been a long time coming, but the other shoe has finally dropped. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined Meta Platforms Ireland (parent of Facebook Ireland) €1.2 billion, the highest fine to date under the...more

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The “Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework” – Finally a Legally Secure Data Transfer to the United States?

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Since the European Court of Justice (ECJ) declared the “Safe Harbour” agreement—which had permitted U.S. companies to comply with EU restrictions on the transfer of personal data outside the EU—invalid in October 2015,...more

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