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The CJEU annulled the original Safe Harbor framework in Schrems I (2015) and its successor Privacy Shield in Schrems II (2020), both times over concerns about US government surveillance access and the lack of an effective remedy for EU individuals.
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Case details
| Court | EuGH |
|---|---|
| Instance | EuGH |
| Case number | C-311/18 |
| Date | 16.07.2020 |
| Area | Art. 45 DSGVO |
| Provisions cited | Art. 45 DSGVO, Art. 46 DSGVO |
See also
- Guide: International Data Transfers Under GDPR: Adequacy, SCCs and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework
- Library by exam chapter
Source
EuGH, judgment of 16.07.2020, C-311/18
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