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Anniversary of the CJEU 'Schrems II' decision on EU‑US data transfers

Max Schrems marks one year since the CJEU's Schrems II ruling that declared EU‑US data transfers unlawful. He notes a lack of clear guidance, pending model complaints filed by noyb, and ongoing uncertainty around Standard Contractual Clauses and US surveillance law.

Why it matters: The statement highlights continued legal and practical uncertainty for EU businesses after the Schrems II ruling, underscoring the need for effective cross‑border data‑transfer solutions.

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

Sources
Statement by Max Schrems on the "Schrems II" Anniversary
noyb · primary source · Jul 16, 2021
Details
JurisdictionEuropean Union
RegulatorEuropean Data Protection Board
CourtCourt of Justice of the European Union
LawGeneral Data Protection Regulation
StatusDecided
PublishedJuly 16, 2021
Effectivenot stated
Organisationsnoyb, European Commission, Irish Data Protection Commission, Facebook
Topicscross border transfer, privacy
Datapersonal