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UK government welcomes European Commission’s draft data adequacy decisions
Today’s draft decisions follow months of discussions and pave the way for continued free flow of data between the EU and the UK
The UK now urges the EU to fulfil its declared commitment to complete the technical approval process swiftly, so that we have final data adequacy decisions as soon as possible
This will provide certainty for businesses, enable continued cooperation between the UK and the EU, and will ensure law enforcement authorities can keep our citizens safe
The government welcomes the European Commission’s draft data adequacy decisions, which recognise the UK’s high data protection standards and set out that the UK should be found ‘adequate’.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden welcomed Brussels’ announcement after months of wrangling over Britain’s status.
He said: “I welcome the publication of these draft decisions which rightly reflect the UK’s commitment to high data protection standards and pave the way for their formal approval.
“Although the EU’s progress in this area has been slower than we would have wished, I am glad we have now reached this significant milestone following months of constructive talks in which we have set out our robust data protection framework.”
The Commission recommended to member states that they allow British businesses to send data to Continent unhindered by red tape.
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UK government welcomes the European Commission’s draft data adequacy decisions
The government welcomes the European Commission’s draft data adequacy decisions.
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Today’s draft decisions follow months of discussions and pave the way for continued free flow of data between the EU and the UK
The UK now urges the EU to fulfil its declared commitment to complete the technical approval process swiftly, so that we have final data adequacy decisions as soon as possible
This will provide certainty for businesses, enable continued cooperation between the UK and the EU, and will ensure law enforcement authorities can keep our citizens safe