This article by Littler explains the data transfer framework established by the EU General Data Protection Regulation, describes key elements of the Court of Justice of the European Union’s "Schrems II" decision, and identifies its most critical implications for transfers of human resources data from the EU to the U.S.
CJEU 'Schrems II' Judgment: Action Steps for US Multinational Employers to Keep HR Data Transfers on Track
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