Safe Harbour

Safe Harbour is a legal framework that provides data exporters with reassurance that their international data transfers comply with privacy laws. It establishes standards for protecting personal information when transferred from one country to another, especially between countries with different data protection rules. Essentially, if companies follow Safe Harbour principles—such as safeguarding data and respecting privacy rights—they are considered to have met legal requirements, reducing their liability. This builds trust that personal data is handled responsibly across borders, enabling smoother international business and data exchange.