Schrems II Case (C-311/18)

The Schrems II case (C-311/18) is a European Court of Justice ruling that invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield, a data-sharing agreement, because US laws did not adequately protect European citizens' personal data from government access. It emphasized that data transfers outside the EU require strong legal safeguards to ensure privacy rights are respected. As a result, companies must use alternative transfer mechanisms or ensure additional protections when sharing data with non-EU countries, prioritizing individuals' privacy and data security.