The FAQs published by the European Commission on the new Standard Contractual Clauses clarify aspects related to the proper use of SCCs to regulate transfers of personal data outside the EEA.
After the failure of Safe Harbor and Privacy Shield, the EU and US sit again at the negotiation table to negotiate a new agreement aimed at avoiding the blockage of personal data transfers from the EU to the US, establishing new policies for transatlantic data transfers.
This infographic outlines the steps to be taken by any organization for a personal data transfer assessment in the light of the Schrems II case, the position of the European data protection board, and the new Standard Contractual Clauses.
A data transfer impact assessment methodology to evaluate compliance with the criteria outlined in the Schrems II decision is a pillar of the GDPR accountability program of any business.ย
The European Commission published the new Standard Contractual Clauses on data transfers that have relevant implications and new substantial obligations.
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) have adopted joint opinions on two sets of new standard contractual clauses (SCCs) for transfers of personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
The publication of the new standard contractual clauses is a step ahead for data transfers, but considerable new obligations are imposed on businesses.ย