The EU said a new transatlantic data-sharing agreement will come into force on Monday, in a move designed to reassure thousands of companies over the transfer of personal information between Europe and the US, even as the measures face legal challenges.
The European Commission said that a recent executive order issued by US president Joe Biden that imposed new obligations on the transfer of data between the regions provided adequate privacy protections to European citizens.
Commission officials said its decision meant global companies could move data safely according to the new regime, which included requirements on the responsible handling and deletion of personal information.