( December 19, 2025, 11:17 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU’s decision on UK data adequacy — allowing the free flow of personal data between the two jurisdictions — was formally adopted on Friday by the European Commission, securing continuity for data transfers beyond the Dec. 27 expiry. The renewal follows a technical extension issued in June, an assessment of the UK’s updated legal framework under the Data (Use and Access) Act, a positive opinion from the European Data Protection Board, and approval by EU member states. The decisions cover both GDPR and Law Enforcement Directive data transfers.Statement follows, decisions attached. ...
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