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New Tools for International Data Transfers: European Commission Adopts New Standard Contractual Clauses

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The European Commission recently adopted a new set of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for organizations to use in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation requirements for transfers of personal data from the European Economic Area. The previous SCCs were outdated and did not cover many common data processing scenarios. Organizations will have an 18-month transition period to adopt the new SCCs, but many parties will need this time to re-examine their dataflows and review their internal compliance procedures to meet the exacting new standards.

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About the Author: Huw Beverley-Smith

Huw Beverley-Smith advises customers and suppliers on a wide range of international transactions and regulatory issues, including technology, telecommunications and business process outsourcing, complex services agreements, intellectual property ownership and licensing. He counsels clients on privacy and cybersecurity issues and helps navigate regulatory hurdles and operational and commercial risks. View Beverly's full bio on the Faegre Drinker website.

About the Author: Charlotte Perowne

Charlotte Perowne advises clients on a wide range of international transactions and regulatory issues, including technology transactions, outsourcing, intellectual property ownership and licensing, data privacy, and cybersecurity. View Charlotte's full bio on the Faegre Drinker website.

About the Author: Peter Blenkinsop

Peter Blenkinsop advises clients on regulatory compliance, focusing on two distinct but overlapping areas: (i) information privacy and data protection, and (ii) medical research. View Peter's full bio on the Faegre Drinker website.

About the Author: Reed Abrahamson

As a member of the firm’s Privacy and Cybersecurity Team, Reed Abrahamson assists clients with identifying and addressing data privacy and security risks in business operations. A Certified Information Privacy Professional - United States (CIPP-US), he helps companies design and implement privacy and data security policies and programs, and advises clients on compliance issues related to the GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, CAN-SPAM Act, TCPA, and other privacy laws. View Reed's full bio on the Faegre Drinker website.

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June 8, 2021
Written by: Huw Beverley-Smith, Charlotte Perowne, Peter Blenkinsop and Reed Abrahamson
Category: Data Strategy
Tags: european commission, GDPR, personal data

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