Compliance12 min readUpdated 15 Feb 2026
Cross-Border Data Transfer Compliance
Complete guide to cross-border data transfer compliance under GDPR, DPDPA, and other global privacy frameworks. Covers adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses, and Transfer Impact Assessments.
Quick Overview
Key Takeaways
Cross-border transfers require adequacy decisions or SCCs
India does not have an EU adequacy decision
SCCs with TIAs are required for EU-India transfers
Introduction
Cross-border data transfers are regulated under multiple frameworks including GDPR, DPDPA, CCPA, and LGPD.
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GDPR Requirements
Transfers to third countries require adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses, or Binding Corporate Rules.
DPDPA Requirements
Transfers to countries notified by the Central Government are permitted under prescribed conditions.
Privacy Compliance
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