EDPS finds that the CJEU’s use of cloud videoconferencing services complies with data protection law

The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has determined that the use of Cisco Webex videoconferencing by the Court of Justice of the European Union meets data protection standards. The EDPS commends the Court for obtaining significant changes from Cisco to ensure data processing only occurs in the EU/EEA. The EDPS encourages all EU institutions to assess and analyze potential risks related to non-EU/EEA laws when using cloud-based services. They plan to provide advice and guidance on this matter in the future.

Key points:

• The EDPS finds that the use of Cisco Webex by the Court of Justice of the European Union meets data protection standards.
• The revised agreement between the Court and Cisco ensures that personal data processing occurs only in the EU/EEA.
• The EDPS encourages all EU institutions to assess and analyze potential risks related to non-EU/EEA laws when using cloud-based services.
• The EDPS plans to provide advice and guidance on this matter in collaboration with Data Protection Officers of EU institutions.

Source: EDPS finds that the CJEU’s use of cloud videoconferencing services complies with data protection law | European Data Protection Supervisor

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