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EU-UK Data Transfers: Adequacy Decision Extended, But Uncertainty Remains

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On May 14, 2025, the European Data Protection Board ("EDPB") issued a favorable opinion on granting a six-month extension to the existing adequacy decisions for the UK, following a formal proposal from the European...more

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Irish Data Protection Commission Fines TikTok Over EEA Data Transfers to China

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On May 2, 2025, the Irish Data Protection Commission (“DPC”) issued a decision, as lead supervisory authority, finding that TikTok infringed the GDPR regarding (a) its cross-border transfers of EEA User Data to China, and (b)...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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New EU Data Act: Impact On Data Flows Within And Outside The EU’s Borders

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The Council of the European Union adopted the Data Act on November 27, 2023. The Data Act, together with the Data Governance Act and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as key elements of the broader European data...more

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What You Should Know About the EU Data Governance Act

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Last month, the European Union’s new Data Governance Act (DGA) came into effect. Our Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Group provides an overview of the key features of the DGA and discusses how the new law may impact businesses...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

EU-US Data Privacy Framework, UK-US Data Bridge Ease Transatlantic Data Transfers

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Sharing personal data across borders is critical for organizations operating and doing business internationally. Doing so in compliance with data security and privacy laws, however, can be a complex and challenging exercise...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Data transfers update: New data bridge available to facilitate UK-US data transfers from 12 October 2023 - despite “qualified”...

Why should I read this? A new UK-US data bridge will be available to businesses in the UK looking to transfer personal data to organizations in the United States certified under the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

European Data Protection Board clarifies GDPR transfers

On July 18, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published an information note to provide clarity on data transfers under the GDPR to the United States following the European Commission’s adoption of the adequacy...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework: Next Steps for U.S. Companies

On July 10, 2023, the European Commission formally approved the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (“DPF"). You can view our brief video discussion about the DPF or read our initial update. Companies that maintained their...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

2023 Global Data Privacy Law Survey Report

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2023 is shaping up to be a landmark year for data privacy, on both sides of the Atlantic. In the US, four new state laws go into effect – two on July 1 – while California is expanding its already robust requirements, and...more

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The New EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework in Half a Dozen FAQs

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On July 10, 1962, NASA launched Telstar 1, the first active communications satellite linking Europe and the United States through live television transmission. Sixty-one years later, on July 10, 2023, the European Commission...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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EU CJEU confirms broad right of access to personal data under GDPR but protects employee privacy

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The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) published its decision in the case of J.M. v Pankki S (Case C‑579/21) on 22 June 2023....more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Meta Fined EUR 1.2 Billion for Violating GDPR

On 22 May 2023, the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) issued Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (Meta Ireland) with a EUR 1.2 billion (approximately 1.3 billion U.S. dollar) fine for breaches of the GDPR with respect to...more

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International Data Transfers: Lessons from the EDPB’s “101 Task Force”

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​​​​​​​In August 2020, privacy activist organization NOYB – European Center for Digital Rights filed 101 complaints with the EU Supervisory Authorities (‘SAs’) in connection with the transfer of personal data from Europe to...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

EU Privacy Regulators Coordinate to Assess Compliance with the GDPR Rules on Data Protection Officers

On March 15, 2023, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) announced a coordinated action on the role of the data protection officers (DPOs). The data protection authorities (DPAs) will ask DPOs a series of questions to...more

McDermott Will & Emery

European Privacy Risk Exposure

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2022 was yet another eventful year in terms of GDPR compliance. The continued evolution of the enforcement landscape, with increasing number of sanctions and individuals exercising their rights required time and attention...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

ICO Issues Updated Guidance on International Data Transfers

On 17 November 2022, the Information Commissioner's Office (“ICO”) announced that it has updated its guidance on international data transfers. In its announcement, the ICO outlined its intention to “clarify an alternative...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

The EU-U.S. Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework Moves Closer to Approval: Why It Matters for Your Business

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President Biden recently signed the Executive Order on Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence Activities and supporting regulations (collectively, the “Executive Order”), enhancing privacy and civil...more

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REMINDER: New UK Cross-Border Data Transfer Mechanisms Now in Effect.

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Moving forward, businesses will need to use the updated Data Transfer Agreement or Data Transfer Addendum for any relationship or contract that contemplates the cross-border transfer of UK personal data. As of September...more

Cooley LLP

US-UK Data Access Agreement: Top Five Things to Know

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In May 2020, we published a blog post about the US-UK Data Access Agreement, a first-of-its-kind reciprocal agreement between the US and the UK. Under the agreement, law enforcement agencies in either country could obtain...more

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Europe Takes Position on Sending Personal Data to Russia

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On 12 July 2022, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted Statement 02/2022 on Personal Data Transfers to the Russian Federation, in which it confirmed that data transfers to Russia require a data transfer impact...more

Morgan Lewis

China Releases Standard Contractual Clauses for Cross-Border Data Transfers

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The Cyberspace Administration of China released for public consultation its long-awaited template for the cross-border data transfer agreement on June 30, 2022, under the draft Provisions on the Prescribed Agreement on...more

Hogan Lovells

How the UK intends to reform data protection law

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On 17 June 2022, the UK government published its refined plans for reforming UK data protection law, following a detailed consultation exercise undertaken last year. The proposals form part of wider changes to the UK...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

European Commission Releases Additional Guidance on SCCs for International Data Transfers

On May 25, 2022, the European Commission announced the release of a new guidance document relating to standard contractual clauses (SCCs) and international data transfers. The guidance is included in a series of questions and...more

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