Safe Harbor Framework invalidation : recommendations for Switzerland

I.  Introduction

In a decision dated October 6th, 2015, (Case Max Schrems vs Facebook) the European Union Court of Justice invalidated the Safe Harbor Framework, which had permitted U.S. companies to comply with EU restrictions on the transfer of personal data outside the EU.  As a non EU country, Switzerland concluded the “US-Swiss Safe Harbor Framework” (“Swiss SHF”) which is the equivalent to EU safe Harbor.… Plus...