European Union: Invalidation of U.S.-EU safe harbor mechanism in CJEU "Schrems I" decision
Description
Invalidation of U.S.-EU safe harbor mechanism in CJEU "Schrems I" decision
The CJEU decision "Schrems I" (C-362/14 ) invalidates the U.S.-EU safe harbor framework for data transfers. The main reason for the invalidation is the remaining power of U.S. national supervisory authorities to examine EU–US data transfers
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
supranational
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
supreme court