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US data transfers: No more Groundhog Day

Annual Groundhog's Day ritual held In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Annual Groundhog’s Day ritual held In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images

Sherif Malak | Shoosmiths, Alice Wallbank | Shoosmiths

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The European court finally said yes to transfers of personal data from the EU to the US.

What matters

The ruling makes US transfers easier for the moment, but reveals fault lines that may fracture future relationships. 

What matters next

Exporters and importers of personal data should consider whether their transfer mechanisms and data storage solutions are fit for the long term.

The European court finally

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