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Winston Attorneys Discuss Data Protection and Privacy Trends for 2021
In the Media
Winston Attorneys Discuss Data Protection and Privacy Trends for 2021
December 30, 2020
Looking ahead to 2021, Winston & Strawn Attorneys Sheryl Falk and Peter Crowther spoke to PrivSec Report about what to expect from data protection and privacy next year.
When discussing if uncertainty over international data transfers will persist, Peter said, “At least at present, a one-year transition period is envisaged within which the existing SCCs may be used in existing unchanged contracts, but it is expected after this period that all business will use the new clauses. This will inevitably cause disruption for businesses which rely on the current versions. Businesses should start to consider this process as soon as possible, not least because the new drafts include various warranties and obligations about third country laws which might affect compliance (following the Schrems decision).”
Sheryl shared her thoughts on the debate over a federal privacy law in the U.S. and said, “I predict that in 2021, we may finally see the long-awaited federal privacy law, which would address how companies handle consumer data. The political will and momentum from a change in administration increases the likelihood of passage,” she says.
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