GDPR Impact: Data Processing and Transfers - First Advantage

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1. Frequently Asked Questions “Organizations that offer goods or services to, or process data from, individuals in the EU must comply with GDPR requirements, even if they are not based in the EU themselves.” First Advantage relies on Standard Contractual Clauses and the International Data Transfer Addendum to the EU Commission Standard Contractual Clauses to protect data transferred outside the EU/EEA.

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2. Key Takeaways “Data transfers outside of the EU/EEA are only permitted when specific safeguards are in place.” What are Adequacy Decisions under the GDPR? Some countries outside the EU/EEA have been deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection and are not required to implement further safeguards.

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3. What are Adequacy Decisions under the GDPR? Some countries outside the EU/EEA have been deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection and are not required to implement further safeguards. “Standard Contractual Clauses, Binding Corporate Rules, and Codes of Conduct and Certification Mechanisms must be in place.” “Data Transfers” is the sixth and final in a series of topics in which we will discuss the potential impact of the GDPR on your EU or global background screening processes. In this series, look for the  icon which will highlight specific information regarding potential impact to First Advantage screening processes.

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4. What are Adequacy Decisions under the GDPR? Some countries outside the EU/EEA have been deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection and are not required to implement further safeguards. “Derogations may be permitted in very specific circumstances.” “Data Transfers” is the sixth and final in a series of topics in which we will discuss the potential impact of the GDPR on your EU or global background screening processes. In this series, look for the  icon which will highlight specific information regarding potential impact to First Advantage screening processes.

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