EDPB to address codes of conduct as transfer tool

The European Data Protection Board announced the agenda for its 51st plenary session, which includes discussion on guidelines for using codes of conduct as an international data transfer mechanism. The EDPB also plans to consider guidance on the concepts for controllers and processors as well as virtual voice assistants. Editor's note: SCOPE Europe's Cornelius Witt, Frank Ingenrieth and Jörn Wittmann discussed the potential of using codes of conduct for transfers following the "Schrems II" decision.