EDPB & EDPS adopt joint opinions on new sets of SCCs
The EDPB and EDPS have adopted joint opinions on two sets of contractual clauses (SCCs). One opinion on the SCCs for contracts between controllers and processors and one on the SCCs for the transfer of personal data to third countries.
Several amendments were requested in order to bring more clarity to the text and to ensure its practical usefulness in day-to-day operations of the controllers and processors. These include the interplay between the two documents, the so-called “docking clause” which allows additional entities to accede to the SCCs, and other aspects relating to obligations for processors. Additionally, the EDPB and EDPS suggest that the Annexes to the SCCs clarify as much as possible the roles and responsibilities of each of the parties with regard to each processing activity – any ambiguity would make it more difficult for controllers or processors to fulfil their obligations under the accountability principle.
Source: EDPB & EDPS adopt joint opinions on new sets of SCCs
