How the New EU Rules on Data Export Affect Companies Running Cloud Computing and SaaS

by Dr. Thomas Helbing.
On 5 February 2010 the Commission of the European Union (EU) updated the set of standard contractual clauses for the transfer of personal data to processors in non-EU countries. The old clauses are repealed with effect from 15 May 2010.
Standard contractual clauses are an important instrument for companies in the EU to [...] http://tinyurl.com/y4b6jyl