A New Framework for Transfers of Personal Data – EU and Korea Conclude Adequacy Decision Talks
By EsqSocial Corporation 28/06/21
BACKGROUND - On 30 March 2021, the European Commission, in a joint statement with the Personal Information Protection Commission, the data protection authority of the Republic of Korea (Korea), declared that Korea ensured a level of protection for personal data that is similar to the level provided in the European Union (the EU) and, as such, is a jurisdiction deemed “adequate.” Further to this joint declaration, the European Commission completed its internal procedures and formally adopted the...
By: K&L Gates LLP