Making the case for a global data adequacy standard

15/05/2021 | IAPP

Anyone who has even a passing familiarity with data protection knows it is a frustrating endeavour to comply with the ever-expanding list of privacy laws worldwide. For companies with a global footprint, every transaction involving personal information requires consideration of both domestic and international data protection laws, along with unique contractual requirements and conditions. If these requirements were static, that would be one thing. The IAPP proposes how a clear, practical and global adequacy standard is needed to ensure consistent data protection and privacy compliance.


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