The US-EU Safe Harbor framework is an important cross-border data transfer mechanism that enables certified organizations to transfer personal data from the EU to the US in compliance with European data protection laws. Recently, however, the Safe Harbor's future has been thrown into doubt. Following widespread concern about the US government's covert surveillance programs, European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding announced in July 2013 a plan to review the Safe Harbor and publish the results before the end of 2013.
To learn more about the US-EU Safe Harbor and recent developments affecting its future viability, see the Practical Law Company's assessment on Privacy & Data Security: The Future of the US-EU Safe Harbor for Data Transfers.
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