This FAQ includes information about the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework for European individuals. It explains the benefits of the DPF for individuals, including rights to be informed, access, correct, or delete their data. The document provides guidance on how to lodge a complaint if a U.S. company violates its obligations, detailing the complaint procedure and the role of national Data Protection Authorities (DPAs) in handling complaints, including potential referral to U.S. authorities or setting up an informal panel of EU DPAs for investigation.
Author: European Commission
Status: Adopted / Published
Adoption date: 2024-07-16
Last updated: 08 Aug 2025
Category: Miscellaneous
Subcategory: Information note