Consequences of ECJ ruling on US Safe Harbour

This procedure examines the legal consequences following a European Court of Justice ruling that invalidated the 'Safe Harbour' agreement. This agreement previously allowed the transfer of personal data from the EU to the US, ensuring that US companies provided a level of data protection equivalent to EU standards.

This affects businesses and consumers who transfer personal data across the Atlantic. It requires companies to find new legal mechanisms to ensure privacy and data security for EU citizens' information.