EU-U.S. Privacy Shield – What does it mean in practice?
17. August 2016
Concerning U.S.-American Companies:
- Annual self-certification that they meet the requirements
- Displaying the privacy policy on their website
- Replying in a reasonable period of time to any complaints
- In case human resources data is processed: cooperation and compliance with European Data Protection Authorities
Concerning European Individuals:
- More transparency about the transfer of personal data to the U.S. and an increase of the protection level of this data.
- Cheaper and easier redress possibilities in case of complaints: either directly towards the company or with the support of the respective Data Protection Authority.
