Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are pre-approved legal templates used by companies to ensure that personal data transferred across borders complies with data protection laws, especially when moving data from the European Union to non-EU countries. They set out obligations for data exporters and importers to protect individuals’ privacy rights, even when the data is stored or processed outside the original jurisdiction. SCCs help companies legally transfer data internationally while maintaining strong privacy safeguards, providing a clear framework to prevent misuse or mishandling of personal information during cross-border data flows.