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Brexit, Wa, & Data Protection | E-PDP

28/02/2019 e pdp logo_4

Key points of the EU "Agreement on the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community" (WA) include continued protection of Data under the umbrella of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, for processing of personal data & free movement of such data (GDPR), and Directive (EU) 2016/680 , for prevention, investigation etc of criminal offences etc (Article 71) provided data processed under Union Law in UK before end of transition period or processed in UK after transition period on the basis of a backed WA.  

Brexit is proving to be a complex and rather untidy process. 12th to 14th March are key dates in Parliament (meaningful vote on Brexit deal by 12 March. If defeated again, a vote on 13 March on leaving with no deal and, if this is rejected, a vote on 14 March for an extension to the withdrawal period beyond 29 March 2019). Whether the revised WA is backed or not, whether the deadline for withdrawal is delayed or not, contingency planning for a ‘no deal scenario is vital for lawful transfers of data. Companies should review the data flows and transfer mechanisms in their business to make sure there will be no breach in their data operations if there is a no-deal Brexit (in particular where contracts include clauses where transfer of data outside of the EU is prohibited).

Companies need to mitigate risks with appropriate transfer mechanisms set out in the GDPR such as Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), certification and codes of conduct, data subject (explicit and renewed) post-Brexit consent. Companies will have to review which of the aforementioned safeguards are best suited to their needs, demonstrate their efforts to ensure compliance post-Brexit, and also review their privacy policies so that clients understand the movements of their personal data in and outside of the EU.


Socios Patrón

  • Sage
  • Diageo
  • EAE Business School
  • Gleeds Ibérica
  • Canon
  • Banco Sabadell
  • Pearson
  • El Corte Inglés
  • CFP Energy
  • Mitie
  • HSBC Bank
  • Plain Concepts
  • Telefónica
  • Arriva a DB Company
  • Hays España
  • Selier Abogados
  • JCB
  • GSK
  • AstraZeneca
  • Oxford University Press
  • Mondragon Corporación
  • Santander
  • Savills
  • Cuatrecasas
  • PwC
  • Iberdrola
  • Brico Depôt

Socios Corporativos

  • De Cotta McKenna y Santafé
  • AFI, Analistas Financieros Internacionales
  • CMAC Group
  • Kreab Worldwide
  • HM International Patient
  • EGD Logistics
  • Grupo Hospitalario HLA
  • IQS
  • Lightsource bp
  • PKF Attest
  • Gamma
  • Grant Thornton
  • BDO
  • Aon España
  • Indra Group
  • Lowe Rental
  • Vueling Airlines
  • Ayming España
  • Cubico Sustainable Investments
  • Brand Finance
  • ACS
  • British Council
  • Kensington School
  • Holiday World Resort
  • Flutter
  • ISP Schools
  • Presstour
  • Globeducate British International School
  • Araex Grands
  • Uhy Fay & Co
  • ERM
  • Rentokil Initial
  • Agencia de Innovación y Desarrollo de Andalucía IDEA
  • Schüco
  • Iberia Cards
  • Currencies Direct
  • Brunswick Group
  • Ferrovial
  • Barclays
  • TSL Projects Spain
  • Derby Hotels Collection
  • Control Group
  • Mazars
  • McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Málaga
  • Bunzl Distribution Spain
  • Arup
  • Barrilero & Asociados
  • H10 Hotels
  • Roman
  • Baker Tilly
  • Berkeley Energía
  • Cabrera Rodriguez ETL Global
  • BT Global Services
  • Menzies LLP
  • Quantexa
  • A&O Shearman
  • Dukes Education
  • Boult Wade Tennant
  • Gilmar Real Estate
  • PageGroup
  • Adlanter
  • Smith & Nephew
  • Forvis Mazars
  • MARCO Agency
  • Firefly
  • Croda Ibérica
  • EY
  • Panorama Properties
  • Safetykleen
  • Value Retail
  • Cognita Schools
  • David Lloyd
  • Spectrum IFA Group
  • Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
  • Lloyd’s Insurance Company SA, Sucursal en España
  • Sacyr
  • CaixaBank
  • Haleon
  • Colt Technology Services
  • Trainline
  • Parque Tecnológico de Andalucía
  • Oak House School
  • Schiller International University
  • UAL Awarding Body
  • Segro Spain Management
  • Allergy Therapeutics Iberica