Takeaways from the first review of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield

The Commission’s review finds the Privacy Shield to have several novel elements that address the requirements laid down by the European Court of Justice in the Schrems case. Namely, the Commission reports that “[The Privacy Shield] provides for more regular and rigorous monitoring by the Department of Commerce and significantly strengthens the possibilities for EU individuals to obtain redress.”

Source: Takeaways from the first review of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield