Privacy Shield

In-depth A look at the now invalidated framework US companies relied on to transfer data to and from the European Union

By Dale Walker Last updated 16 July 21

News Stance taken following EU advice to firms on complying with a ruling invalidating the EU-US data transfer mechanism

By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published 20 November 20

News Privacy Shield ruled to be incompatible with GDPR in landmark case

By Dale Walker Published 16 July 20

News Proposals include tougher rules around non-compliance and greater cooperation between US and EU authorities

By Dale Walker Published 18 October 17

News The new agreement may take effect from July if both parties agree on its directions

By Clare Hopping Published 27 June 16

News Giovanni Buttarelli said the European Commission needs to develop a longer-term solution for sharing data across continents

By Joe Curtis Published 1 June 16

News Disappearance of "warrant canary" seen as tacit admission of government data request

By Joe Curtis Published 1 April 16

Opinion Data privacy should be a central issue in debate of EU referendum pros and cons

By Davey Winder Published 26 February 16

Opinion Safe Harbour’s replacement is based entirely on trust - what a big mistake

By Davey Winder Published 8 February 16

In-depth Europe’s data watchdog refuses to extend Safe Harbour grace period

By Joe Curtis Published 4 February 16