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What are binding corporate rules?

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What are binding corporate rules?

Binding corporate rules (BCRs) are intended for use by:

  • multinational corporate groups;
  • franchise groups;
  • joint ventures;
  • professional partnerships; or
  • any other group of undertakings or group of enterprises engaged in a joint economic activity.

You can choose to create a UK BCR by using:

  • the UK BCR Addendum, which incorporates an approved EU BCR; or
  • bespoke UK BCR documentation.

Once we approve your UK BCR, both options are a safeguard under the UK GDPR.

You can make a restricted transfer within your group if:

  • both you and the receiver are part of your group’s approved UK BCR; and
  • you’ve completed a TRA to make sure the standard of protection for people’s information is not materially lower after you transfer it.

In practice, your group may have completed a TRA that covers your restricted transfer.

For further information on UK BCRs and the approval process, see our Guide to binding corporate rules.