11 Jul 2017

Data protection - or protectionism by the back door?

This briefing is part of a series of publications on various data protection issues, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which will apply to all Member States from 25 May 2018.

This briefing is part of a series of publications on various data protection issues.

Current trends in data protection are creating pressures against transferring data out of an individual's home jurisdiction. If allowed to continue, these trends could carve-up markets and erect barriers to free trade. This briefing argues that it is essential that the court, when considering challenges to international data transfer mechanisms, strike an appropriate balance between the imperatives of protecting data and facilitating free trade.

This briefing was first published in Privacy Laws & Business UK Report, Issue 91.


Data protection or protectionism by the back door

 

This material is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal or other professional advice.

Contact Information
Rebecca Cousin
Partner at Slaughter and May
London
Richard de Carle
Partner at Slaughter and May
London
Rob Sumroy
Partner at Slaughter and May
London