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A criticism of the “Safe Harbor” and the alternative data transfer methods
A criticism of the “Safe Harbor” and the alternative data transfer methods

Author(s): Ratislav Funta
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, International relations/trade
Published by: Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego
Keywords: CJEU; EU; Personal Data; Data Privacy; USA;

Summary/Abstract: The transfer of personal data is a necessary and integral part of transatlantic trade relations between the European Union (EU) and the United States of America (USA) since the increase of large (big) data flow from the EU to the USA. This especially applies to social networks, as well as to providers and users of online services, including cloud computing services and online shops. The Safe Harbor annulment and the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) create an opportunity to review the privacy protection within the EU and the US. The present article provides an overview of the legal and uncomfortable situation for businesses and data processors, and examines whether the alternative solutions may offer an escape from the current situation.

  • Issue Year: 9/2017
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 78-93
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English