International transfers
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Brief guidance
International transfers: A guide
The rules about transferring information to other countries, restricted transfers and how and when to use them.
Transfer mechanisms
International data transfer agreements (IDTAs)
Guidance on IDTAs and how to use them. Includes transfer agreement templates, addendum templates and a risk assessment tool.
Binding corporate rules (BCRs)
How to prepare and apply for the approval of a BCR and lists of currently approved BCRs.