United Kingdom: UK International Data Transfer Agreement implemented
Description
UK International Data Transfer Agreement implemented
On 21 March 2022, the UK International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) proposed by the Information Commissioner's Office is implemented, replacing the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for international data transfers. Similarly to the EU SCCs, …
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-08-11
in consultation
2021-10-11
processing consultation
2022-02-02
adopted
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
cross-cutting
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
personal data (all forms): transfer (any destination)
Regulatory tool
Risk or other impact assessment requirement
Standard contractual clauses requirement
Adequacy decision requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1