UK-U.S. Data Bridge Effective as of October 12, 2023
On September 21, 2003, the UK announced the establishment of the UK-US data bridge (the “Bridge”), which is also known as the UK Extension to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (the “DPF”).
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Adequacy Decision for the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Issued on July 10, 2023
On July 10, 2023, the European Commission adopted its adequacy decision facilitating cross-border transfers of personal data under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (the “DPF”) in compliance with EU law.
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Executive Order Number 14086 Issued on October 7, 2022
On October 7, 2022, President Joseph Biden signed the Executive Order Number 14086 Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence Activities (the “EO”).
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European Commission issued its implementing decision on standard contractual clauses
On June 4, 2021, the European Commission issued its implementing decision on standard contractual clauses (SCCs) for the transfer of personal data from the European Union to “third countries” such as the United States pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (European Commission Decision (EU) 2021/914).
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Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (Privacy Shield 2.0)
On March 25, 2022, the U.S. and European Commission Presidents announced their agreement in principle to the Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework (the “Framework”), that is meant to replace the invalidated EU-U.S. Privacy Shield and foster trans-Atlantic data flows.
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Proofpoint’s Use of Google Analytics
Proofpoint uses Google Analytics for its public-facing website in encrypted form and with other privacy controls in place. Google Analytics is neither relevant to Proofpoint products nor the platform on which such products reside.
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