Data Transfer Agreements, such as Model Contracts

Data Transfer Agreements, such as Model Contracts

Utilized by organizations seeking to transfer data originating from an EU country to a country that has not been deemed adequate. Contains agreements defined by the EU and the Article 29 Working Party for the purpose of meeting the adequacy standards defined under the Data Protection Directive. The standard model clauses contain extensive data protection commitments and company liability requirements.


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