The European Union (EU) has reached the decision that personal information can continue to pass between Britain and countries which are members of the EU.
The decision considers the standards for the protection of personal data in Britain to be sufficiently high in order for data exchange to continue. Allowing data to continue to flow is a positive for organisations working internationally; enabling them to continue to operate and grow successfully without more changes to standards and procedures in addition to the General Data Protection Regulation (introduced in May 2018 when Britain was still part of the EU).
The European Commission is adopting strategies for a seamless transition at the end of a six-month grace period for Brexit – Georgina Kon, technology specialist partner at Linklaters law firm, stated that the decision has no end-date but is subject to constant review and with that the European Commission will be watching the UK closely to ensure continuing compliance and standards.