There was some concern that after the 31st of December 2020, Irish and EU businesses would no longer be able to freely transfer personal data in the same manner as previously. While businesses were right to have this risk on their radar, the eleventh hour Trade and Cooperation Agreement did make provision for the continued smooth flow of personal data. This means that we do not have to regard the United Kingdom as a third country for the purposes of GDPR. We may effectively continue as before.