Data protection laws and access by US authorities. How does this affect me?

Clara-Ann Gordon – Netzwoche

In the article “Data protection laws and access by US authorities. How does this affect me?” NKF partner and co-head of NKF’s technology practice Clarar-Ann Gordon addresses the “Schrems II” judgement published by the European Court of Justice (ECJ). The framework agreement between the US and the EU, known as the Privacy Shield, has been declared invalid. What are the main reasons for this decision? What are the consequences for companies in Switzerland and what can they do from a legal perspective? These and other questions will be examined in more detail.

The article appeared in the online and print edition of the Swiss ICT industry magazine “Netzwoche” on 23 October 2020.