https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/18/eu-uses-privacy-shield-review-to-press-for-reform-of-u-s-foreign-surveillance-law/ >A one-year-old data transfer mechanism that’s used by thousands of companies to authorize transfers of personal data between the European Union and the U.S. for processing has been given the thumbs up after its first annual review. >“The Commission’s general view is that the American authorities are living up to their commitments and that the system works,” said Commissioner Vera Jourova today. “The US side have put in place the necessary structures and procedures to ensure the correct functioning of the Privacy Shield. Such as new redress possibilities for EU individuals and co-operation channels with European data protection authorities.”