Federal Register #2026-10983

Request for Comment: Data Privacy Framework Program Arbitrator Application Process

The Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, is seeking public comment on its information collection request for applications to be included on arbitrator lists under the Data Privacy Framework Program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration - Program Details: - Supports arbitration for data privacy disputes under the EU-U.S., UK-U.S., and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Frameworks - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement of products or services - Arbitrator Requirements: - Must be admitted to practice law in the United States - Must have expertise in U.S. privacy law and EU or Swiss data protection law - Must maintain independence from the parties involved - Purpose: - Request is for public comment on the information collection process, not for procurement or contracting - No products, services, or contract values are solicited in this notice

Description

The Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, is seeking comments on the information collection request for applications to be included on the lists of arbitrators under the Data Privacy Framework Program. This program supports arbitration mechanisms for resolving disputes related to data privacy compliance under the EU-U.S., UK-U.S., and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Frameworks. Eligible arbitrators must be U.S. law practitioners with expertise in U.S. privacy law and EU or Swiss data protection law, and must be independent of the parties involved. The program facilitates binding arbitration to address individual claims of violations of data privacy principles.

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