GDPR governs data privacy in the EU, and organizations on both sides of the Atlantic are grappling with its intricacies.

However, understanding the ins and outs of GDPR, particularly its provisions around international data transfers, can take time and effort. To further complicate matters, the Schrems II decision invalidated the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework and prompted an ongoing reassessment of some of these transfer mechanisms.

In this article, we will delve into the GDPR’s data transfer mechanisms and discuss the implications of the Schrems II decision.