Search Legislation

Data Protection Act 2018

 Help about what version

What Version

 Help about advanced features

Advanced Features

Changes over time for: Cross Heading: Chapter V of the GDPR (transfers of data to third countries or international organisations)

 Help about opening options

Version Superseded: 31/12/2020

Alternative versions:

Status:

Point in time view as at 25/05/2018.

Changes to legislation:

Data Protection Act 2018, Cross Heading: Chapter V of the GDPR (transfers of data to third countries or international organisations) is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 19 April 2024. 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. Help about Changes to Legislation

Close

Changes to Legislation

Changes and effects yet to be applied by the editorial team are only applicable when viewing the latest version or prospective version of legislation. They are therefore not accessible when viewing legislation as at a specific point in time. To view the ‘Changes to Legislation’ information for this provision return to the latest version view using the options provided in the ‘What Version’ box above.

Chapter V of the GDPR (transfers of data to third countries or international organisations)U.K.

35U.K.In Article 45 (transfers on the basis of an adequacy decision)—

(a)in paragraph 1, after “decided” insert “ in accordance with Article 45 of the GDPR ”;

(b)after paragraph 1 insert—

1ABut a transfer of personal data to a third country or international organisation must not take place under paragraph 1, if the Commission's decision in relation to the third country (including a territory or sector within it) or the international organisation—

(a)is suspended,

(b)has been amended, or

(c)has been repealed,

by the Commission under Article 45(5) of the GDPR.;

(c)omit paragraphs 2 to 8;

(d)in paragraph 9, for “of this Article” substitute “ of Article 45 of the GDPR ”.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 6 para. 35 in force at 25.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(b)

36U.K.In Article 46 (transfers subject to appropriate safeguards)—

(a)in paragraph 1, for “Article 45(3)” substitute “ Article 45(3) of the GDPR ”;

(b)in paragraph 2, omit point (c);

(c)in paragraph 2, in point (d), omit “and approved by the Commission pursuant to the examination procedure referred to in Article 93(2)”;

(d)omit paragraph 4;

(e)in paragraph 5—

(i)in the first sentence, for “a Member State or supervisory authority” substitute “ the Commissioner ”;

(ii)in the second sentence, for “this Article” substitute “ Article 46 of the GDPR ”.

Commencement Information

I2Sch. 6 para. 36 in force at 25.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(b)

37U.K.In Article 47 (binding corporate rules)—

(a)in paragraph 1, in the first sentence, omit “in accordance with the consistency mechanism set out in Article 63”;

(b)in paragraph 2, in point (e), for “the competent courts of the Member States” substitute “ a court ”;

(c)in paragraph 2, in point (f), for “on the territory of a Member State” substitute “ in the United Kingdom ”;

(d)omit paragraph 3.

Commencement Information

I3Sch. 6 para. 37 in force at 25.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(b)

38U.K.In Article 49 (derogations for specific situations)—

(a)in paragraph 1, in the first sentence—

(i)for “Article 45(3)” substitute “ Article 45(3) of the GDPR ”;

(ii)for “Article 46” substitute “ Article 46 of this Regulation ”;

(b)in paragraph 4, for “Union law or in the law of the Member State to which the controller is subject” substitute “ domestic law (see section 18 of the 2018 Act which makes certain provision about the public interest) ”;

(c)for paragraph 5 substitute—

5Paragraph 1 is subject to any regulations made under section 18(2) of the 2018 Act.

Commencement Information

I4Sch. 6 para. 38 in force at 25.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(b)

39U.K.In Article 50 (international co-operation for the protection of personal data), omit “the Commission and”.

Commencement Information

I5Sch. 6 para. 39 in force at 25.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(b)

Back to top

Options/Help

Print Options

You have chosen to open The Whole Act

The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.

Would you like to continue?

You have chosen to open The Whole Act as a PDF

The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download.

Would you like to continue?

You have chosen to open the Whole Act

The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.

Would you like to continue?

You have chosen to open the Whole Act without Schedules

The Whole Act without Schedules you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.

Would you like to continue?

You have chosen to open Schedules only

The Schedules you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.

Would you like to continue?

Close

Legislation is available in different versions:

Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.

Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.

Point in Time: This becomes available after navigating to view revised legislation as it stood at a certain point in time via Advanced Features > Show Timeline of Changes or via a point in time advanced search.

Close

See additional information alongside the content

Geographical Extent: Indicates the geographical area that this provision applies to. For further information see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.

Show Timeline of Changes: See how this legislation has or could change over time. Turning this feature on will show extra navigation options to go to these specific points in time. Return to the latest available version by using the controls above in the What Version box.

Close

Opening Options

Different options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at once

Close

Explanatory Notes

Text created by the government department responsible for the subject matter of the Act to explain what the Act sets out to achieve and to make the Act accessible to readers who are not legally qualified. Explanatory Notes were introduced in 1999 and accompany all Public Acts except Appropriation, Consolidated Fund, Finance and Consolidation Acts.

Close

More Resources

Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy
  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • confers power and blanket amendment details
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • correction slips
  • links to related legislation and further information resources
Close

Timeline of Changes

This timeline shows the different points in time where a change occurred. The dates will coincide with the earliest date on which the change (e.g an insertion, a repeal or a substitution) that was applied came into force. The first date in the timeline will usually be the earliest date when the provision came into force. In some cases the first date is 01/02/1991 (or for Northern Ireland legislation 01/01/2006). This date is our basedate. No versions before this date are available. For further information see the Editorial Practice Guide and Glossary under Help.

Close

More Resources

Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:

  • the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy
  • correction slips

Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including:

  • lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
  • confers power and blanket amendment details
  • all formats of all associated documents
  • links to related legislation and further information resources