Standard contractual clauses challenged by GDPR and scrutinized by CJEU

The EU Standard contractual clauses have been the most frequently used means for data transfers outside the EU. Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), which comes into effect in May this year, the EU Standard contractual clauses provide for “appropriate safeguards” validating transfer of personal data to a third country or an international organisation.

Source: Standard contractual clauses challenged by GDPR and scrutinized by CJEU – Lexology