Brussels, 10/01/2005 (Agence Europe) - As we previously announced, the Commission adopted on 27 December a range of contractual clauses to improve personal data protection during transfer outside the European Union (EUROPE 8 January 2005). These clauses provide the authorities in charge of data protection with increased powers of intervention and imposing sanctions. Businesses also consider that the clauses on disputes, the sharing out of responsibilities and auditing demands are favourable....