Posted:3:18 AM PST · December 10, 2024
The European Commission’s use of Microsoft 365 was found to have broken the bloc’s data protection rules in March. Since then, there hasn’t been much news about this awkward situation. However, on Monday, December 9th, 2024, was the deadline for the EU’s executive to respond to the European Data Protection Supervisor’s (EDPS) order requiring it to suspend any infringing data flows and fix its contracts with Microsoft.
European Commission and Microsoft Face Challenge from EDPS Decision
The European Commission and Microsoft are also challenging the EDPS decision in cases T-262/24 and T-265/24. This challenge further explains why the EDPS’s remarks about receiving the Commission’s report have been minimalist.
What Happens Next?
According to Wojciech Wiewiórowski, the EDPS, the analysis of the report will require careful consideration due to its extensive scope and complexity. The EDPS has stated that this analysis will be conducted thoroughly within an appropriate timeframe, but it is unclear when we can expect a response.
Why Is 2025 a Pivotal Year?
The European Data Protection Supervisor’s decision in March marked a significant moment for the EU’s data protection rules. However, with both the Commission and Microsoft challenging the EDPS decision, it seems that this issue will not be resolved anytime soon. It appears that 2025 may bring significant developments in this matter.
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