USA AND PRIVACY SHIELD Flashcards
1
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What was the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield?
A
A framework designed to allow companies in the United States to receive personal data from the EU under GDPR-compliant data protection standards.
2
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Why was the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield invalidated?
A
It was invalidated by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on July 16 - 2020 - in the Schrems II decision - due to concerns over U.S. surveillance practices.
3
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When was the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield invalidated?
A
July 16 - 2020.
4
Q
What framework has replaced the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield?
A
The Data Privacy Framework is now in place - and organizations may adhere to it.
