Data Protection Act 2018, Section 72 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 01 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
(1)This Chapter deals with the transfer of personal data to third countries or international organisations, as follows—
(a)sections 73 to 76 set out the general conditions that apply;
(b)section 77 sets out the special conditions that apply where the intended recipient of personal data is not a relevant authority in a third country or an international organisation;
(c)section 78 makes special provision about subsequent transfers of personal data.
(2)In this Chapter, “relevant authority”, in relation to a third country, means any person based in a third country that has (in that country) functions comparable to those of a competent authority.
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