Understanding Data Transfers Under the New EU-US Data Privacy Framework

In an article published by OneTrust DataGuidance™, Data Strategy, Security & Privacy attorney Mark Francis reviews President Joe Biden's "Executive Order on Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence Activities," issued on Oct. 7, 2022, and its implications for the new European Union (EU)-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF), also referred to as Privacy Shield 2.0. The article summarizes the history of EU-U.S. data transfer frameworks and describes how the new DPF is intended to overcome past challenges to support cross-border transfers of personal information. The article also outlines the next steps for approval of the framework in the EU and discusses how its adoption will impact businesses going forward.

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