On April 13, the Article 29 Working Party ("WP") adopted an opinion on the new EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework for transatlantic exchanges of personal data for commercial purposes. As summarized in its press release, the Article 29 WP welcomes the improvements over the invalidated Safe Harbor framework but expresses concerns over the commercial aspects and access by public authorities.
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