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European Data Protection Supervisor opinion on Privacy Shield

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Published on: 08 June 2016

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Original news
What has the EDPS said about the Privacy Shield?
How does this compare to the Article 29 Working Party's opinion?
What are the EDPS' key concerns?
What other issues does the EDPS raise?
What recommendations does the EDPS make?
What does the EDPS' opinion mean for the Privacy Shield?
What's next for the Privacy Shield?
What happens if the Article 31 Committee doesn't approve the Privacy Shield?
Is the Article 31 Committee likely to approve the Privacy Shield?

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Article summary

IP & IT analysis: Giovanni Buttarelli, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published his non-binding opinion on the Privacy Shield on 30 May 2016. Vikki Hoyle, associate at Walker Morris, and Hayley Lawrence, solicitor at the firm, consider the opinion and assess its implications.

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