Before adopting the referred adequacy decisions, the Commission has subjected UK’s law and practice on personal data protection to a thorough and comprehensive assessment, which included key elements such as the rules governing data access by public authorities.
With this substantial action, the Commission has made a significant commitment to the upholding of high levels of data protection standards, assuring the appropriate protection of European citizens.
Given the several challenges raised since Schrems II – as well as since Brexit –, SCOPE Europe highly appreciates the Commission's efforts to overcome legal uncertainties and foster more clarity in the field of international data flows.
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