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Privacy Shield
Law
An old EU–US data transfer framework that was invalidated.
Definition
“Privacy Shield” was a legal framework meant to allow personal data transfers from the EU to the US. It was later invalidated by EU courts.
In plain English
An old EU–US data transfer framework that was invalidated.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Cross-border transfers can affect your rights and protections depending on the country and legal safeguards.
Example
Example: Companies now often rely on other transfer tools (like Standard Contractual Clauses) instead of Privacy Shield.