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Privacy Shield (Framework)

The Privacy Shield Framework was an agreement between the United States and the European Union designed to ensure that personal data moved between the two regions was protected. It aimed to safeguard the privacy rights of EU citizens when their data was transferred to American companies. Businesses participating in the framework committed to follow specific privacy principles regarding data handling. However, the Privacy Shield was invalidated by the European Court of Justice in 2020 due to concerns about U.S. government surveillance practices, leading to the need for new arrangements for transatlantic data transfers.

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    The Privacy Shield Framework was an agreement designed to facilitate data transfers between the European Union and the United States. It aimed to protect the privacy of EU citizens by ensuring that U.S. companies handling their data adhered to stringent privacy standards. The framework provided guidelines for data security, transparency, and individual rights. However, it was invalidated by a European court in 2020 due to concerns over U.S. surveillance practices, leading to ongoing discussions about alternative solutions for transatlantic data privacy and protection.