The EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) has emerged as a response to the challenges presented by the Schrems II decision. Its primary objective is to establish robust mechanisms for the secure transfer of personal data to the United States. It was co-created by the United States Department of Commerce and the European Commission. With the European Commission’s adequacy decision entering into force on July 10, 2023, and subsequent extensions to the DPF, including the UK and Swiss extensions on July 17, 2023, the DPF has rapidly become a linchpin in the rapidly changing landscape of data privacy and international data transfers.
In this swiftly changing environment, dissecting the new DPF is crucial for two reasons. First, to evaluate its resistance to prospective legal challenges, guaranteeing the longevity of a framework necessary for transatlantic data flows. Second, to assess its impact on other adequacy determinations and global data transfer initiatives.
To investigate these pressing questions and the nuances of the EU-U.S. DPF, please join us for our impending academic webinar. This event will bring together eminent academic speakers, institutional representatives, and practitioners for thought-provoking discussions on a broad range of topics, including:
- Principles of Necessity and Proportionality: How have these principles been harnessed to shape bulk collection practices?
- Bulk Collection vs. Mass Surveillance: What differentiates them, and is this differentiation significant?
- Compatibility with DPF Principles: Could US national security, public interest, or law enforcement requirements clash with the tenets of the DPF?
- The Role of the ODNI CLPO and the DPRC: Explore the functions of the Civil Liberties Protection Officer of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (“ODNI CLPO”) and the Data Protection Review Court (DPRC) and assess adherence to standards of impartiality and independence.
- Private and Public Sector Responses: Gain insights into how both sectors have reacted to adopting the DPF thus far.
- Benefits of the DPF: What advantages does the DPF offer, and what implications does it hold for other transfer tools like Standard Contractual Clauses?
Join us for a discussion with distinguished speakers on the 26th of September, from 16.30 to 18.00 CET.
- Alisa Vekeman, European Commission
- Anna Buchta, EDPS
- Nerea Peris Brines, EDPB
- Christopher Kuner, University of Copenhagen
- Laura Drechsler, KU Leuven
- Nikolaos Theodorakis, WSGR
This webinar promises to illuminate the heart of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, shedding light on its intricacies, challenges, and potential impacts.
Take advantage of this opportunity to be at the forefront of the conversation on data privacy in the digital age. Join us as we navigate the complex terrain of the EU-U.S. DPF and its implications for the future of data transfers.
Registration is free but obligatory via this link.
We look forward to your participation in this enlightening academic discussion.