European Union: Publication of EC decision on adequacy of UK data protection regime with GDPR and Law Enforcement Directive

The European Commission publishes its decision on the adequacy of the UK data protection regime with the EU GDPR and Law Enforcement Directive. In the decision, the EC finds that the UK ensures an adequate level of protection for personal data transfers from the EU to the UK. This means that data transfer from the EU to the UK can continue. The decision does not cover personal data that is transferred for purposes of UK immigration control. Unless extended the decision shall expire on 27 June 2025.