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New Framework For Transatlantic Data Flows

Earlier we told you about the October 2015 ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) abrogating the Safe Harbor framework for the transmission of personal data from the EU to the United States and other countries implementing the Safe Harbor framework. Click here for that article.   On February 2, 2016 the EU Commission and the U.S. government agreed on the EU-US Privacy Shield, which reflects the requirements set out by the ECJ in its October ruling, providing more stringent obligations on the part of U.S. companies to protect the personal data of Europeans.  The Privacy Shield also requires stronger monitoring and enforcement by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission and increased cooperation with the European Data Protection authorities.  Over the next several weeks, both the U.S. government and the EU Commission will make necessary preparations to finalize and put into place this new framework.

New Framework Ally Law

If you have pending data transfers or anticipate the need for transferring data from EU countries to the United States or any other non-EU jurisdiction, consult an attorney at an Ally Law member firm to determine the most efficient and compliant way to effect the transfer. Ally Law member firms around the world are experienced in safeguarding data and transmitting it legally, whether in hard copy or digital form.  For more information about our services in this area, contact us at yourally@ally-law.com.

For the complete press release, click here.

For related information on Switzerland’s changing data transfer laws, click here, and for the latest information of the status of EU-US transfer law, see Welcome To The New EU-US Privacy Shield, by Torkin Manes LLP.

By Ally Law.