Schrems II

Schrems II is a landmark legal ruling from the European Court of Justice, issued in July 2020, which invalidated the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework. This framework allowed companies to transfer personal data of EU citizens to the U.S. The court found that U.S. laws did not provide adequate protection against government surveillance, violating EU privacy rights. Consequently, businesses must now seek alternative methods to transfer data while ensuring compliance with stringent EU privacy standards, highlighting the ongoing challenges in balancing data privacy and international trade.