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International Data Transfers

The clause governing transfers of personal data outside the origin jurisdiction and the lawful mechanism relied on.

What the clause requires

Transfers of personal data outside the origin jurisdiction must rely on a lawful transfer mechanism (for example standard contractual clauses).

Why a GDPR DPA needs it

Chapter V of the GDPR restricts international transfers to lawful mechanisms such as adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses. Silence here can make cross-border processing unlawful.

Risk if it is missing

Personal data may be transferred abroad with no lawful basis, breaching transfer rules.

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