The European Data Protection Supervisor (“EDPS) has issued its 2016 priorities. While the primary responsibility of the EDPS is to monitor the processing of personal data by EU institutions and bodies, he also has responsibility for advising on policies and legislation that affect privacy. In this advisory role, the EDPS has identified the following four key priorities for 2016:1. Completing The New European Legal Framework For Data ProtectionHaving weighed in a number of times on…
On 6 November 2015, the EU Commission issued a communication addressed to the EU Parliament and EU Council with the aim of providing an overview of alternative tools for transatlantic data transfers and to further explain the consequences of the Schrems judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) of 6 October 2015 (C‑362/14).The guidance begins by acknowledging the growing industry concerns about data transfers in light of the Schrems judgment and…
As the EU body leading the Safe Harbor 2.0 negotiations with the U.S. government, the EU Commission plays a crucial role in the current debate about data transfers from the EU to the U.S. On 26 October, 2015, during her speech to the LIBE Committee of the EU Parliament, Vera Jourová (the EU Commissioner responsible for data protection) provided some important insights into the progress of, and requirements for, Safe Harbour 2.0. Jourová also emphasised the…