The End of the "Safe Harbor" Rule for E.U./U.S. Data Transfer

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Co-Sponsored by The French-American Chamber of Commerce, Foley Hoag LLP and The Consulate General of France in New York

In October 2015, the European Court of Justice struck down the "safe harbor" rule protecting the transfer of digital personal data between the E.U. and the U.S. What are the newest regulatory developments and how can companies transferring data remain compliant?

This event is produced by the FACC's "Tech, Media & Entertainment" Task Force.

The panel will:

• Cover the latest developments in relation to the new Privacy Shield between the U.S. and the E.U.
• Review the differences in the legal framework and cultural differences on data protection.
• Examine the perspectives of U.S. public authorities on the need for and means of access to Europeans' personal data for U.S. national security purposes.
• Discuss compliance challenges and issues of common concern facing business engaged in transfers of personal data.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Patrick Kim, U.S. Intelligence Community National Security Law Fellow, Georgetown University
• Kelly Koyama-Garcia, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Marc Jacobs
• Catherine Muyl, Partner, Privacy and Data Security Practice Group, Foley Hoag AARPI 
• Ryan Vinelli, VP, Associate General Counsel – Deputy Privacy Officer and Data Governance, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
• Colin J. Zick, Partner, Chair, Data Privacy and Security Practice Group, Foley Hoag LLP

This Panel will be moderated by Kimberley Overs and opening remarks delivered by Daniel Schimmel, Partner in Foley Hoag's International Litigation and Arbitration Department.

A networking reception will follow, featuring wine and hors d'oeuvres.

This is a complimentary and non-transferable invitation. Please register here, using the promo code: CONSULATE.