International Data Transfers
Transferring personal data beyond the borders of the European Union is not only an issue for multinational corporations. Even small and medium-sized companies are often affected — for example, when using cloud services hosted outside the EU, granting access to employees or service providers in third countries, or running international sales and support operations. Under the GDPR, such scenarios fall under strict rules for international data transfers.
The first step towards compliance is transparency. Organizations must know exactly which data flows leave the EU, which countries are involved, what categories of personal data are processed, and which systems are used in the process. Only with this understanding can risks be assessed and appropriate safeguards chosen.
The GDPR provides several mechanisms to enable lawful transfers — ranging from adequacy decisions and standard contractual clauses to binding corporate rules. Each option comes with different requirements and levels of administrative effort. Choosing the right approach depends on the company’s structure, its partners, and the nature of the processing activities. What all approaches have in common: they require careful implementation, documentation, and monitoring to withstand regulatory scrutiny.
Pragmatic, efficient, solutions-oriented support
Expert guidance for compliant cross-border data flows
Handling international data transfers requires more than a purely legal perspective. Under the GDPR, companies must not only choose the right transfer mechanism, but also evaluate the technical and organizational safeguards that ensure personal data is protected abroad. This can quickly become complex — particularly when using cloud services, working with global providers, or managing access from third countries.
CORE combines legal expertise with practical experience. Our consultants have long supported clients in assessing and implementing compliant transfer solutions, from adequacy decisions and Standard Contractual Clauses to technical safeguards such as encryption or pseudonymization. In addition, we draw on the broader know-how of our corporate group, which has many years of experience in delivering MS Office 365 and other cloud services — and a deep understanding of compliance requirements for both SMEs and large enterprises.
Our principle is clear: data protection should not be your daily burden. We help you maintain compliance while you focus on your business — pragmatic, efficient, and tailored to your needs.
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