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Governance, Risk, Audit & Privacy · Intermediate

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC)

European Commission-approved contract clauses providing safeguards for transfers of personal data outside the EU.

Definition

The 2021 SCCs use a modular approach: controller to controller, controller to processor, processor to processor, and processor to controller. Exporters must also perform a transfer impact assessment and adopt supplementary measures where third-country law undermines protection. SCCs cannot be modified in substance.

Example

A German company signs Module 2 SCCs with a US SaaS processor.

Exam tip

SCCs alone are not enough after Schrems II; a TIA is required.

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