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New International Data Transfers Adequacy Decision – Republic of Korea: RPC Opinion (Green-rated)

Regulatory Policy Committee on DCMS' New International Data Transfers Adequacy Decision – Republic of Korea

• From: Regulatory Policy Committee
• Published: 24 November 2022

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RPC Opinion: New International Data Transfers Adequacy Decision – Republic of Korea

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The IA is green-rated; fit for purpose.

Government proposes to grant data adequacy status to the Republic of Korea (RoK) so that UK-based organisations can transfer personal data to the RoK without restrictions or safeguards.

The Government has prioritised several countries for initial assessments of their adequacy, and this IA relates to the assessment for the RoK. The proposal aims to reduce barriers and burdens to organisations transferring personal data to RoK while providing trust and confidence that all citizens’ data rights are upheld. The IA provides a sufficient distinction between the direct and indirect impacts of the policy, consistent with RPC guidance4. The proposal is expected to be net-beneficial to businesses as they would no longer be required to purchase International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTA) to send data to the RoK.

Published 24 November 2022