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EU Approves Standard Privacy Contract Clauses

The European Union (EU) has approved standard contract clauses that can be added to legal agreements to enhance individuals� privacy. The clauses were developed to ensure responsible transfer of personal data to businesses located in countries where privacy protections are inadequate.

EU OKs Standardized Pro-Privacy Business Contracts, Newsbytes, June 18, 2001.