A multinational company with operations in several parts within EU and outside EU, involves international data transfer of both its employees and customers. In some of its EU branches, which are relatively larger in size, the organization has a works council. Most of the data transferred is personal, and some of the data that the organization collects is sensitive in nature, the processing of some of which is also outsourced to its branches in Asian countries.
For exporting EU branch employees' data to Asian Countries for processing, which of the following instruments could be used for legal data transfer?
Suggested Answer: B
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35 comments · newest first
FL
Flo
10 months ago
Not sure if all these options are really enough for sensitive data.
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Stephaine
11 months ago
Customized contracts with ISO 27001 sounds solid!
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Rebecka
11 months ago
Wait, isn't Safe Harbor outdated now?
MA
Malcolm
11 months ago
I think Binding Corporate Rules could work too.
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Gerald
11 months ago
Standard Contractual Clauses are a must for this!
SE
Selma
12 months ago
Customized contracts might work, but I feel like they need to meet certain criteria to be compliant with GDPR.
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Ciara
12 months ago
Safe Harbor was invalidated, right? So I don't think that option is viable anymore for this scenario.
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Marta
12 months ago
I think Binding Corporate Rules could be relevant here since the company has multiple branches, but I need to double-check the specifics.
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Whitney
1 year ago
I remember that Standard Contractual Clauses are often used for data transfers, but I'm not entirely sure if they apply in this case.
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Tiffiny
1 year ago
Good point, Emily. I think Safe Harbor is no longer a valid option, as it was invalidated by the European Court of Justice. Binding Corporate Rules could be a possibility, but they require more complex approval processes.
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Page
1 year ago
I'm a bit unsure about the other options. Are Binding Corporate Rules and Safe Harbor still valid data transfer mechanisms? I'll need to double-check on that.
GI
Gianna
1 year ago
I'm pretty confident that the correct answer is B. Standard Contractual Clauses. This is a common legal mechanism for transferring data outside the EU in compliance with GDPR.
GA
Gabriele
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. The company is transferring personal and sensitive data from its EU branches to Asian countries for processing. The question is asking about the legal instruments that can be used for this data transfer.
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Stefania
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key details correctly before answering.
KE
Kerry
1 year ago
The key here is to focus on the purpose of RTY, not the other technical details. If I can nail down the purpose, I should be able to select the right answer.
KA
Kanisha
1 year ago
I remember there was a question about drug classifications in our practice tests. I think "monitored drug" was mentioned, but it doesn't seem to fit here.
QU
Quentin
1 year ago
Outsourcing data to Asia? I hope they have a 'zen' approach to data protection!
JU
Julio
1 year ago
Option A about ISO 27001 certification sounds like a good idea, but it's not a legal data transfer instrument on its own. Maybe it could be used in combination with another option?
JO
Joye
1 year ago
C) Binding Corporate Rules
CA
Cathrine
1 year ago
B) Standard Contractual Clauses
VI
Virgina
1 year ago
A) Customized contracts mandating ISO 27001 certification by the data processor
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Stephen
1 year ago
I think C is also a valid option. Binding Corporate Rules could be used for intra-group data transfers within the multinational company.
TR
Trina
1 year ago
A: That's a good point, C) Binding Corporate Rules could be a valid option for this multinational company.
CE
Ceola
1 year ago
B: I agree, but I also think C) Binding Corporate Rules could work for intra-group data transfers.
AH
Ahmed
1 year ago
A: I think B) Standard Contractual Clauses could be a good option for legal data transfer.
LI
Lino
1 year ago
I'm not sure about D. Safe Harbor was invalidated by the European Court of Justice in 2015, so it's no longer a valid data transfer mechanism.
NO
Noelia
1 year ago
A: Yeah, it's a safe and reliable option for international data transfers.
HA
Hannah
1 year ago
B: I agree, Standard Contractual Clauses are a common legal mechanism for transferring data outside of the EU.
JA
Jacqueline
1 year ago
A: I think the best option would be B) Standard Contractual Clauses.
MA
Markus
1 year ago
Option B seems to be the correct answer. Standard Contractual Clauses are a recognized legal mechanism for data transfers from the EU to third countries.
OL
Olive
1 year ago
Yes, Standard Contractual Clauses provide a legal framework for protecting personal data during transfer.
CO
Cordell
1 year ago
I agree, Standard Contractual Clauses are commonly used for international data transfers.
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Lindsay
2 years ago
I believe Binding Corporate Rules could also be used, as they are internal rules for international data transfers within a multinational company.
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Pamela
2 years ago
I agree with Chan, Standard Contractual Clauses provide a legal basis for transferring personal data outside the EU.
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Chan
2 years ago
I think Standard Contractual Clauses could be used for legal data transfer.