Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU)

Burn After Reading is a black comedy spy movie by the Coen brothers. It could also be an extreme encapsulation of the core of data retention rules applicable to communications providers: data should only be kept for as long as:

  • There is an administrative need to keep it to carry out your business or support functions (e.g. billing); or
  • It is required to demonstrate compliance for audit purposes or for legislative requirements (e.g. in case of an order to intercept communications for law enforcement).

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Earlier today, President Biden issued the Executive Order that is expected to lay the groundwork for the replacement for Privacy Shield.   

Key Takeaway 

President Biden issued an Executive Order to help pave the way for a new mechanism to transfer personal data subject to EU data protection law from the EU to the US. Whether and when the new mechanism will be available for US businesses remains to be seen.Continue Reading Biden Administration Issues Executive Order for Privacy Shield Replacement