Standard Contractual Clauses or Data Privacy Framework – what to do? (Q&A Part 1)

26. July 2023

As reported, on July 10, the European Commission issued an adequacy decision based on the Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”). This is important news as it opens up a new way to legitimize data exports from the EU to the US. As a reminder, since the ECJ’s “Schrems II” ruling, the most commonly chosen (because relatively… read more

Recommendations from the European Data Protection Board: a silver lining for data exporters?

23. November 2020

The European Data Protection Board (“EDPB”) is an official entity established by the European Union to monitor and ensure the consistent application of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR)” throughout the EU. Its existence and mission are rooted in Art. 68 et seq. GDPR. Within this function, the EDPB regularly issues opinions, guidelines, and recommendations… read more