EU-US Privacy Shield Analysis + GTC Conference

By now you have been inundated with alerts about the new EU-US Privacy Shield and its availability as of August 1, 2016. Companies certifying compliance with the Privacy Shield can benefit in bringing EU-origin information into the US, but will increase their risk of enforcement actions if their US-centric policies do not meet EU standards. Whether the benefits outweigh the burdens is a question that can only be answered with specific reference to each company’s needs and practices.  For many, a phased approach may be best; for others, immediate action may be indicated.  For a more detailed analysis, see noted privacy expert David Bender‘s summary here. Let us explore the pros and cons with […]

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David Bender: EU-US “Privacy Shield” Is Open for Business — But Is It for You?

EU-US “Privacy Shield” Is Open for Business But Is It for You?   David Bender, Esq. Special Counsel, Data Privacy GTC Law Group PC & Affiliates https://gtclawgroup.com/portfolio/david-bender/ August 2016   Since 2000, the “Safe Harbor” program has provided a relatively painless way for US companies to acquire the personal information of European Union residents in compliance with the EU’s rigid restrictions on export of personal information. This program was created in 2000 by agreement between the US and the EU, and over 4,000 US companies participated in it. Many companies viewed it, hands down, as the best way to accomplish […]

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