Switzerland's Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner announced it will recognize the European Commission's updated standard contractual clauses as a data transfer mechanism. FDPIC noted this approval is only granted if "necessary adaptations and amendments are made" to level with Swiss law. Editor's note: The IAPP's Omer Tene broke down aspects of the EU's new SCCs with Bird & Bird's Ruth Boardman in June.
31 Aug. 2021
Swiss DPA approves use of European Commission's SCCs
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