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Privacy & Identity
EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF)
The 2023 mechanism allowing certified US companies to receive personal data from the EU, replacing the invalidated Privacy Shield.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
The EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) is the 2023 mechanism that allows certified US companies to receive personal data from the European Union without additional transfer safeguards. It replaced the Privacy Shield, which the EU's top court invalidated. Companies self-certify with the US Department of Commerce and must follow its privacy principles.