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Episode Show Notes: The Future of EU-U.S. Data Transfers



00:00 – In episode four of  Privacy Abbreviated, hosts Rebecca Knight, Policy Council for Privacy Initiatives at BBB National Programs, and Catherine Dawson, General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer of Osano, sit down to discuss The EU-U.S. Privacy Shield frameworks 

01:30 – In this episode, they are joined by guest Cobun Zweifel-Keegan, managing director of the Washington DC office of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). IAPP is a resource for professionals who want to develop and advance their careers by helping their organizations successfully manage these risks and protect their data. In fact, they’re the world’s largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community. 

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The Future of EU-U.S. Data Transfers



On October 7, the negotiations between the U.S. and European Commission regarding the future of the data privacy frameworks behind the Privacy Shield program were completed with the release of a Presidential Executive Order, passing the baton to the EU for the start of their adequacy process. Finally, after two years of limbo, the 5,000 businesses that rely on the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework got some insight into what steps the United States will take to uphold its commitment under a new EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

In this episode of Privacy Abbreviated, host Catherine Dawson and guest host Rebecca Knight are joined by Cobun Zweifel-Keegan, managing director of the Washington, DC office of the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) to break down this recent executive order, what comes next, and what this all means for businesses.

For more information about this episode, read the show notes here.  


The Movement of Data Protection




A global movement in data privacy law is happening as the EU is setting new standards, making data privacy a fundamental human right. Business reputations hang in the balance. Don’t let yours fall short. Cobun Zweifel-Keegan, Deputy Director, Privacy Initiatives (who operates the BBB EU Privacy Shield program) & Jon Brescia, VP Digital Advertising Accountability Program give us an inside look at what you need to know.


EU Privacy Shield: A BBB National Program



Today, more than ever, companies large and small are conducting business all over the world, so it begs the question: what happens when businesses transfer personal data across borders? Here to help us understand how US companies safeguard their EU customers’ data is Frances Henderson, Director of Privacy Initiatives and Bryant Fry, Deputy Director of BBB EU Privacy Shield. Join us to hear more about this essential topic in-depth.