International

In the wake of increasing digitisation, the protection of personal data is no longer limited to national laws but takes place in an international environment. The GDD provides information on international data protection on the following pages, ranging from the requirements for third-country transfers to developments in data protection worldwide.

Definition of third-country transfer

Definition of third-country transfer

When exactly does a transfer of personal data to a third country occur? This article provides insights into case law and legal requirements.

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SCCs for international data transfers

SCCs for international data transfers

The Commission's standard contractual clauses for in-ternational data transfers are a popular tool in practice for contractually securing the transfer of personal data to controllers or processors.

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CEDPO

CEDPO

Find out more about CEDPO (The Confederation of Eu-ropean Data Protection Organisations) below.

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Requirements for third-country transfers

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How can personal data be transferred to a third country in compliance with data protection regulations?

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EU-US Data Privacy Framework

Personal data could be transferred to the US until July 2020 on the basis of the Privacy Shield Agreement.

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