Organization should have safeguards for international data transfers
High
Cross-cloud
General
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How to fix it
Implement appropriate safeguards for transfers of personal data to third countries per Articles 44-49. Use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), adequacy decisions, or Binding Corporate Rules as applicable.
How to verify
- Verify transfer impact assessments for third-country transfers
- Confirm appropriate safeguards (SCCs, adequacy) are in place
- Verify supplementary measures if required
Compliance frameworks
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