The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is seeking responses on their draft international data transfer agreement (IDTA) and guidance, which replace Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

The ICO’s IDTA and associated documents form part of a wider UK package to assist international transfers, including supporting the government’s approach to new adequacy assessments of third countries.

The consultation is split into three sections:

  • proposal and plans for updates to guidance on international transfers
  • transfer risk assessments
  • the international data transfer agreement

The ICO is also asking for views on any relevant privacy rights, legal, economic or policy considerations and implications. Your responses will help them understand the practical impact of their proposed approaches on your organisations.

See: ICO consults on how organisations can continue to protect people’s personal data when it’s transferred outside of the UK | ICO