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European Court of Justice invalidated Privacy Shield in July 2020

The European Court of Justice ruled that the EU‑US Privacy Shield framework is invalid, affecting cross‑border data transfers. The decision was highlighted in noyb’s 2020 Annual Report.

Why it matters: The ECJ ruling overturns the Privacy Shield, reshaping EU‑US data transfer mechanisms.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
Annual Report 2020 out now
noyb · primary source · Jun 24, 2021
Annual Report 2020 out now
noyb · Jun 24, 2021
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
CourtEuropean Court of Justice
LawPrivacy Shield
StatusDecided
PublishedJune 24, 2021
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsEuropean Court of Justice, Privacy Shield
Topicscross border transfer, privacy, data governance, ai governance
Datapersonal