The Bailiwick of Guernsey has achieved the significant milestone
of being confirmed by the European Union has having proportionate,
robust and well-implemented privacy laws for islanders and
businesses.
Achieving 'EU data adequacy status' confirms that the
Bailiwick of Guernsey is a leading jurisdiction for safe and secure
data.
It means that EU Member States and institutions view the
Bailiwick's legislative framework as ensuring an adequate level
of protection - comparable to that of EU Member States - for the
safe flow of data between the EU and the Bailiwick.
The Bailiwick is home to many global businesses which rely
heavily on the flow of data to and from EU Member States, and this
is particularly crucial for parts of the financial services sector.
This decision enables the Bailiwick's business sectors to
continue to transfer data unhindered. In addition to private sector
requirements, the Bailiwick of Guernsey's public authorities
also routinely share