Set by the law · GDPR Art. 45(1)
Adequacy decision
In plain English
A European Commission decision that a non-EU country, territory, sector or international organisation protects personal data adequately. Data can then flow there without specific authorisation.
The official text
A transfer of personal data to a third country or an international organisation may take place where the Commission has decided that the third country, a territory or one or more specified sectors within that third country, or the international organisation in question ensures an adequate level of protection. Such a transfer shall not require any specific authorisation.
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