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On 28 June 2021, the European Commission announced it has approved two adequacy decisions for the United Kingdom (UK). With these decisions, one under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and one under the European law enforcement directive, the Commission confirms the UK offers a level of data protection that is essentially equivalent to that in the European Union (EU). With this hurdle out of the way, personal data can continue to flow freely from the EU to the UK, without the need for additional safeguards or regulator approval. The free flow of data in the other direction, from the UK to the EU, had already been confirmed by the British government at the time the UK ceased being a member of the EU. But will the UK adequacy decisions stand the test of time? Not only do they expire automatically after four years, but the opponents are also sharpening their knives for a challenge in court. And the UK Government seems eager to drop the memory of the GDPR, and to replace the UK GDPR with a more trade and business friendly data protection law. This week, Paul Breitbarth and K Royal discuss the details of the UK adequacy decisions and the future of data protection law in Britain with our own UK expert Ralph O'Brien. As always, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at seriousprivacy@trustarc.com. In addition, if you like our podcast, please do rate and comment on our program in your favorite podcast app. We also have a LinkedIn page for Serious Privacy, so please follow for more in-depth discussion.Resources:TrustArc Blog on the UK Adequacy DecisionsWebinar on EU International Transfer developmentsTrustArc Microsite on international  data transfers  Please vote for k for cybersecurity woman of the year in the lawyer category https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PJLY6KW

On 28 June 2021, the European Commission <a href="https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_21_3183" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">announced</a> it has approved two adequacy decisions for the United Kingdom (UK). With these decisions, one under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and one under the European law enforcement directive, the Commission confirms the UK offers a level of data protection that is essentially equivalent to that in the European Union (EU). With this hurdle out of the way, personal data can continue to flow freely from the EU to the UK, without the need for additional safeguards or regulator approval. The free flow of data in the other direction, from the UK to the EU, had already been confirmed by the British government at the time the UK ceased being a member of the EU. But will the UK adequacy decisions stand the test of time? Not only do they expire automatically after four years, but the opponents are also sharpening their knives for a challenge in court. And the UK Government seems eager to drop the memory of the GDPR, and to replace the UK GDPR with a more trade and business friendly data protection law. This week, <a href="https://nl.linkedin.com/in/paulbreitbarth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Breitbarth</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kroyal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K Royal</a> discuss the details of the UK adequacy decisions and the future of data protection law in Britain with our own UK expert Ralph O'Brien. As always, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at <a href="mailto:seriousprivacy@trustarc.com">seriousprivacy@trustarc.com</a>. In addition, if you like our podcast, please do rate and comment on our program in your favorite podcast app. We also have a <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/seriousprivacy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn page for Serious Privacy</a>, so please follow for more in-depth discussion. Resources:<ul><li><a href="https://trustarc.com/blog/2021/06/30/united-kingdom-receives-adequacy-decision-from-european-commission/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TrustArc Blog</a> on the UK Adequacy Decisions</li><li><a href="https://info.trustarc.com/WB-2021-06-30EUQuarterlyUpdate_RegPage.html?utm_source=linkedin&amp;utm_campagin=eu-update-email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Webinar on EU International Transfer developments</a></li><li><a href="https://trustarc.com/international-data-transfers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TrustArc Microsite</a> on international  data transfers  </li></ul>Please vote for k for cybersecurity woman of the year in the lawyer category <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PJLY6KW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PJLY6KW</a>

Of Tigers and Laws: UK Adequacy Assessed - with Ralph O'Brien

In this episode of Serious Privacy, K Royal is joined by guest co-host Ralph O’Brien, who brings that United Kingdom perspective to data protection. As a well-known and respected privacy professional, Ralph took the opportunity to discuss some of the current hot topics in privacy with K, such as the impact of #Brexit on managing privacy programs in Europe. Join us as we discuss the UK General Data Protection Regulation and how it was adopted and adapted from the EU GDPR and what might change in the approach companies take to appointing a local representative or designating a data protection officer. In addition, they touch on Schrems II, genetic testing, facial recognition, and risk-based privacy controls. It’s a lively discussion where the conversation goes where it may, and Ralph and K learn how much they have in common. And of course, there were references to both Harry Potter and the Avengers in terms of exploring what a new data transfer mechanism between the US and the EU would be called.As always, if you have comments or feedback, please contact us at seriousprivacy@trustarc.com.Please vote for k for cybersecurity woman of the year in the lawyer category https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PJLY6KW

In this episode of Serious Privacy, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kroyal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">K Royal</a> is joined by guest co-host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralphobrien/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ralph O’Brien</a>, who brings that United Kingdom perspective to data protection. As a well-known and respected privacy professional, Ralph took the opportunity to discuss some of the current hot topics in privacy with K, such as the impact of #<a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-32810887" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brexit</a> on <a href="https://iapp.org/resources/article/brexit-privacy-checklist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">managing privacy programs in Europe</a>. Join us as we discuss the <a href="https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-data-protection/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation-gdpr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UK General Data Protection Regulation</a> and how it was <a href="https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/w-011-6935?transitionType=Default&amp;contextData=(sc.Default)&amp;firstPage=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adopted and adapted from the EU GDPR</a> and what might change in the approach companies take to appointing a local representative or designating a data protection officer. In addition, they touch on <a href="https://trustarc.com/trustarcs-privacy-shield-schrems-resource/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Schrems II</a>, <a href="https://blog.pnas.org/2020/02/study-uncovers-new-privacy-worries-for-direct-to-consumer-dna-testing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">genetic testing</a>, <a href="https://www.gao.gov/assets/710/708045.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facial recognition</a>, and <a href="https://www.enisa.europa.eu/news/enisa-news/securing-personal-data-a-risky-business" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">risk-based </a>privacy controls. It’s a lively discussion where the conversation goes where it may, and Ralph and K learn how much they have in common. And of course, there were references to both <a href="https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Piertotum_Locomotor#:~:text=Piertotum%20Locomotor%20was%20the%20incantation,the%20caster%20of%20the%20charm." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harry Potter</a> and the <a href="https://marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Avengers:_Age_of_Ultron" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Avengers</a> in terms of exploring what a new data transfer mechanism between the US and the EU would be called.As always, if you have comments or feedback, please contact us at <a href="mailto:seriousprivacy@trustarc.com">seriousprivacy@trustarc.com</a>.Please vote for k for cybersecurity woman of the year in the lawyer category <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PJLY6KW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PJLY6KW</a>

From Frozen to Ultron - the hot privacy topics (with Ralph O'Brien)

The PrivSec Podcast is a series of discussions that covers the complete privacy, data protection and security spectrum, featuring subject matter experts.In this episode, hear from Ralph O'Brien, the Vice Chairman of UK Data Protection Forum, who has spent the past 20 years working at the intersection between privacy, security and risk management. Ralph has significant experience in a number of roles including consulting, training, speaking, auditing and management. He is a well respected voice within the privacy and security industry. Throughout this episode Ralph and Nick discuss honesty, transparency, engagement and ethics.

The PrivSec Podcast is a series of discussions that covers the complete privacy, data protection and security spectrum, featuring subject matter experts. In this episode, hear from Ralph O'Brien, the Vice Chairman of UK Data Protection Forum, who has spent the past 20 years working at the intersection between privacy, security and risk management. Ralph has significant experience in a number of roles including consulting, training, speaking, auditing and management. He is a well respected voice within the privacy and security industry. Throughout this episode Ralph and Nick discuss honesty, transparency, engagement and ethics.