– German Federal Minister of Finance Olaf Scholz.
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13 January 2021 – EU supervisory authorities response to UK cross-border transfers
Following the finalisation of the TCA, a number of supervisory authorities in the EU issued statements in response. In addition, on 13 January 2021, the European Data Protection Board (
EDPB) issued updated versions of its Brexit information note and statement. The amendments in both documents reflect the provisions of the TCA allowing free flow of personal data from the EU and EEA countries to the UK during a period of six months during which the European Commission is expected to adopt an adequacy decision in relation to the UK.
The information note is available here and statement here.
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