International Data Transfer Resources

The rules on international data transfers under UK/EU data protection law can be complex to navigate. At the core is a requirement for specific safeguard measures to be in place for what are termed ‘restricted transfers’ and for companies to assess the risk posed to individuals by transferring their data overseas.

• Our International Data Transfers Guide covers the basic ‘need to knows’, such as what constitutes a restricted transfer, and what safeguard mechanisms are available.
• The slides from our recent webinar are now available: Data Transfers Scene-Setter
• Get the low down on the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework adopted in July 2023
• What next for the UK? A UK-U.S. Data Bridge is expected soon.

Data Transfers Q&A

Multiple different scenarios for international data transfers throw up all kinds of questions. We’ve selected some questions raised by our audience which we believe will be common to many organisations: International Data Transfers Q&A with Debbie Venn, Partner at DMH Stallard LLP.

Other useful resources

UK

ICO Guidance – International Data Transfer Agreement

ICO Guidance and Tool – UK Transfer Risk Assessments

EU

European Data Protection Board Guidance on International Data Transfers

European Data Protection Board – information sheet re US adequacy decision

European Data Protection Board supplementary measures recommendations