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CCSP Practice Question: A multinational corporation uses a SaaS…
A multinational corporation uses a SaaS application that stores data in multiple jurisdictions. The company's legal team is concerned about cross-border data transfers under the GDPR. What is the recommended mechanism to legitimize such transfers?
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Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are a common mechanism for legitimizing transfers to third countries under GDPR. Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) are for intra-group transfers. Privacy Shield was invalidated. Consent is not generally practical for all data subjects.
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Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Why this is correct
SCCs are approved by the European Commission for legitimizing cross-border data transfers.
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Consent from all data subjects
Why it's wrong here
Consent is not a practical mechanism for large-scale transfers and must be specific and informed.
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Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)
Why it's wrong here
BCRs are for transfers within a corporate group, not for transfers to external third parties.
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Privacy Shield
Why it's wrong here
Privacy Shield was invalidated by the European Court of Justice and is no longer a valid mechanism.
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