The Article 29 Working Party, the collection of data protection authorities in the EU, is currently seeking public comment on the Guidelines on Article 49 of Regulation 2016/679, otherwise known as the General Data Protection Regulation. "The document builds on the previous work done by [the WP29] ... regarding central questions raised by the application of derogations in the context of transfers of personal data to third countries," the document states. "This document will be reviewed and if necessary updated, based on the practical experience gained through the application of the GDPR." The deadline for submitting comments is March 26, 2018. 
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