Commissioner McGrath in Washington DC to strengthen EU-US cooperation on data flows, consumer protection and judicial cooperation
Commissioner McGrath is in Washington DC, US, today and tomorrow for a series of high-level meetings with US authorities and legislators, as well as with civil society representatives. The visit will focus on EU-US cooperation, the protection of consumers and children online and offline, judicial cooperation, and EU-US cooperation on data protection
On Monday, Commissioner McGrath will meet with Beth Williams, Board Member of Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, to discuss the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and the protection of minors online.
These topics will also be central to Commissioner McGrath’s discussions with Chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Peter Feldman. The Commissioner will also participate in a public event and a roundtable with business representatives at the Atlantic Council to discuss the EU’s competitiveness and digital agenda.
On Tuesday, discussions around EU-US cooperation in the area of data protection will continue with Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, Andrew Ferguson. The Commissioner will also meet with several members from the US Congress to further discuss some of these joint priorities.
Throughout the visit, Commissioner McGrath will take the opportunity to exchange with his counterparts on the EU’s 2030 Consumer Agenda, as well as on the upcoming the Digital Fairness Act.
