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European Harmonization Of Data Protection Laws Threatens U.S. Participation In Trans Border Data Flow, George B. Trubow Jan 1992

European Harmonization Of Data Protection Laws Threatens U.S. Participation In Trans Border Data Flow, George B. Trubow

Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business

We are in the midst of "Europe '92," the year when the European Community (EC) is to take on new shape and substance as it seeks transformation to economic and political strategies intended to enhance its position in international trade and commerce. With respect to matters of information processing and transborder data flow, the Council of Europe has prepared a draft directive concerning privacy and security regarding personal information (Privacy Directive). That draft, under consideration by the member states, is of great importance to the rest of the world since it contemplates that EC members will not exchange information with …


Legal Acceptance Of Electronic Documents, Writings, Signatures, And Notices In International Transportation Coventions: A Challenge In The Age Of Global Electronic Commerce, Judith Y. Gliniecki, Ceda G. Ogada Jan 1992

Legal Acceptance Of Electronic Documents, Writings, Signatures, And Notices In International Transportation Coventions: A Challenge In The Age Of Global Electronic Commerce, Judith Y. Gliniecki, Ceda G. Ogada

Northwestern Journal of International Law & Business

This paper surveys a number of international transportation conventions with respect to their treatment of electronic means as acceptable methods of generating documents. In addition, this paper looks at the methods of satisfying the applicable formalities of writing, signature, and notice.