When transferring personal data outside the UK to a country that does not provide adequate protection, the UK organisation must put in place an appropriate transfer mechanism. More often than not, UK organisations rely on the old EU’s Standard Contractual Clauses (“SCCs”).
Recognising that the old EU SCCs required an overhaul, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) consulted on a UK approach to international transfers of personal data. Following this, the DCMS laid, on 28th January 2022, the International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA), the International Data Transfer Addendum to the EU SCCs and a document setting out the transitional provisions as to the use of the current SCCs for international data transfers, before Parliament. Unless objections are raised, the documents will enter into force on 21 March 2022 and will have an immediate impact on international data flows from the UK.
Partner Loretta Maxfield hosted a webinar and Q&A in which she explores what this means for UK organisations sharing personal data outside of the UK and also provides practical insight into what businesses need to do next.
This webinar covered:
- Context to understand the background to these reforms.
- The impact of these reforms on transferring personal data outside of the UK.
- Practical insight on steps your organisation needs to take to prepare for these documents coming into force on 21 March 2022.
If you have questions or concerns about the data you hold, or about transferring data outside of the UK please contact Loretta Maxfield on 03330 430350
Broadcast: 24 February 2022. The content in this webinar, guidance and advice provided by the host, is correct at the time of broadcast. If you are watching a recording after the broadcast date please contact us for the most up to date guidance and advice on this topic.
