The phrase "adequacy decisions" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in legal or regulatory contexts, particularly in discussions about data protection and privacy laws, to refer to decisions made by authorities regarding the adequacy of data protection in a particular country or region.
Example: "The European Commission has made several adequacy decisions regarding the transfer of personal data to non-EU countries."
Alternatives: "sufficiency rulings" or "satisfactory determinations".
Adequacy decisions may also be invalidated by the CJEU".
"We therefore recommend that the government should seek adequacy decisions to facilitate UK-EU data transfers after the UK has ceased to be a member of the EU.
On the EU's process for adequacy decisions, one rather ominous paragraph in the position paper lists various barriers, noting: "There is no set timeframe for the adequacy decision process.
"Adequacy decisions can only be taken in respect of third countries, and there are therefore legal impediments to having such decisions in place at the moment of exit," the report notes.
"We urge the government to ensure that any transitional arrangements agreed during the withdrawal negotiations provide for continuity of data-sharing, pending the adoption of adequacy decisions in respect of the UK".
To date, the EU has adopted 12 adequacy decisions under its existing data protection directive, including the aforementioned agreement with the US (which covers certified companies), and one with Canada (for transfers to commercial organisations subject to a Canadian data protection act).
And the plaintiffs, surely unhappy that the affirmative equity decision yielded a small portion of the money sought under the rejected adequacy decision, will certainly renew their efforts.
If the Commission concludes that compliance with the Privacy Shield is no longer ensured by the U.S., despite its requests, it will be entitled to initiate the procedure leading to suspension or repeal of the adequacy decision.
Denham agreed, underlining how an adequacy decision would be much more limiting.
It is already foreseen by the Commission's adequacy decision (Privacy Shield decision) that the data protection authorities will participate in the review".
Once proposed, the decision needs to be confirmed by a panel of representatives from EU Member States, and the Commission can revoke the adequacy decision in the future.
