Ref. Ares(2017)1167192 - 06/03/2017
MEETING WITH SALESFORCE
Date: 3 March 2017
Participants:
, Kevin O'Connell (CAB-JOUROVA),
presented Salesforce. She explained that the company is focused on providing cloud
computing services and different digital tools for companies. It employs around 25.000
people around the world, including 4.000 in the EU. There are many non-technology
companies and SMEs among its clients. The issue of data protection is very important for the
company as it is considered as a processor according to the legislation.
said that the previous Safe Harbour was very important for the companies. The company
relies of the model clauses approved by Article 29 WP. At the same time, Salesforce is
interested in Privacy Shield and has certified.
KOC explained that Commissioner Jourova is planning a visit to Washington at the end of the
month and Privacy Shield will be discussed with the new administration. He also explained
that the first joint review will be soon launched with the Department of Commerce in order
to report on the application of Privacy Shield in September. It will be important that
businesses provide relevant information for the joint review, including transparency
reporting on government access.
expressed interest in the implementation of the GDPR. KOC explained that Article 29 WP
is working on different guidelines to ensure uniform application of the new legislation. In
parallel, the Commission established an expert group to assist proactively Member States in
the introduction of new legislation.
said that it would be important to involve companies in the current data protection
reform. Salesforce support the current work of the Article 29 WP. The company draws
attention to the need to take into account different business models adopted by companies
engaged in processing personal data. KOC said that it would be important to ensure
awareness on new data protection legislation, including among business actors including
SMEs. Therefore, COM is planning a communication strategy focusing on business in 2017
and citizens in 2018.