International Data Transfer
Are there restrictions on the transfer of personal data to third countries?

Last review date: 1 January 2025

Yes

Transfers of personal data to third countries are only permissible if there is a legal basis for the processing/transfer and one of the following applies:

  approved adequate/whitelisted jurisdictions

  to holders of specific certifications or followers of specific code of conduct programs each approved by the relevant data protection and security authority

  derogations, such as consent, contract performance, necessity to establish, exercise or defend legal claims

Please see separate question for information on data localization provisions that are not restricted to personal data.