On April 11, 2018, the Article 29 Working Party adopted two Recommendations on the Standard Application for Approval of Data Controller or Processor Binding Corporate Rules for the Transfer of Personal Data.
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CIPL Submits Comments to Article 29 WP’s Updated BCR Working Documents
Recently, the Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams LLP submitted formal comments to the Article 29 Working Party on its updated Working Documents, which include a table with the elements and principles found in Binding Corporate Rules and Processor Binding Corporate Rules.
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UK Information Commissioner Publishes Advice on BCR Applications under the GDPR
On November 20, 2017, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office published guidance on applications for Binding Corporate Rules to comply with requirements under the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
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CIPL Responds to CNIL and Irish DPC on Transparency and Data Transfers under the GDPR
The Centre for Information Policy Leadership at Hunton & Williams LLP recently submitted responses to the Irish Data Protection Commissioner and the CNIL on their public consultations, seeking views on transparency and international data transfers under the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
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Irish High Court Refers Standard Contractual Clauses Challenge to CJEU
On October 3, 2017, the Irish High Court referred a legal challenge to the validity of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses to the Court of Justice of the European Union for resolution. …
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UK House of Lords Recommends Pursuit of EU Adequacy Decision
Recently, the European Union Committee of the UK’s House of Lords published its paper, Brexit: the EU data protection package. The Paper urges the UK government to make good on its stated aim of maintaining unhindered and uninterrupted data flows between the UK and EU after Brexit, and examines the options available to ensure that this occurs. …
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EU General Data Protection Regulation Finally Adopted
After four years of drafting and negotiations, the long awaited EU General Data Protection Regulation has been adopted at the EU level. This blog entry highlights key aspects of the Regulation.
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Article 29 Working Party Releases Opinion on EU-U.S. Privacy Shield
On April 13, 2016, the Article 29 Working Party published its Opinion on the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield draft adequacy decision. The Working Party also published a Working Document on the justification for interferences with the fundamental rights to privacy and data protection through surveillance measures when transferring personal data.
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Hunton Releases 2016 EU General Data Protection Regulation Guide for In-House Lawyers
Hunton & Williams LLP releases The EU General Data Protection Regulation, a Guide for In-House Lawyers to assist with understanding the new GDPR and planning ahead for implementation. This blog entry provides a link to download a copy of the Guide.
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Article 29 Working Party Issues Statement on 2016 Action Plan for Regulation
On February 11, 2016, the Article 29 Working Party issued a statement on the 2016 action plan for the implementation of the EU General Data Protection Regulation. The action plan outlines the priorities for the Working Party in light of the transition to a new legal framework in Europe and the introduction of the European Data Protection Board. …
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