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1. General Data Protection Regulation

   Linked via "Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)"

   The GDPR strictly regulates the transfer of personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to ensure that the level of protection afforded within the EU is not undermined (Chapter V). Transfers are only permitted to third countries deemed by the European Commission to offer an "adequate level of data protection."
   When adequacy is not established, transfers must rely on specific safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), or specific derogations (e.g., explicit consent for a one-off transfer). The o…