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Compliance Glossary

Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.

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BCRs

Binding Corporate Rules, or BCRs, provide a framework for guaranteeing consistent and secure data protection when organizations exchange data. BCRs must include all essential data protection principles and enable individuals to exercise their enforceable rights. 

This is especially important if personal data is being transferred outside of the EU, as an extra layer of security is needed to ensure appropriate safeguards. The governing body will accept the BCRs based on the framework provided in Article 63 of the General Data Protection Regulation.

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