UK officials upbeat on EU data adequacy decision in coming months despite delays
By Jakub Krupa ( January 12, 2021, 17:29 GMT | Insight) -- The UK expects the European Commission to conclude its “data adequacy” assessment within four months as its regulatory equivalence gives the bloc “no reason” to drag its feet, UK minister John Whittingdale said today. His position received the backing of the country's final EU commissioner, but Julian King also warned of the risk of likely legal challenges from citizens' rights and privacy campaigners.The UK expects the European Commission to conclude its “data adequacy” assessment within four months as its regulatory equivalence gives the bloc “no reason” to drag its feet, a UK minister said today....
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