Adequacy Decision
A determination by the European Commission that a non-EU country provides an adequate level of data protection. Adequacy decisions enable the free flow of personal data to the third country without additional safeguards.
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What is Adequacy Decision?
A determination by the European Commission that a non-EU country provides an adequate level of data protection. Adequacy decisions enable the free flow of personal data to the third country without additional safeguards.
Why is Adequacy Decision important for compliance?
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