Section 72 Overview and interpretationI1

(1)

This Chapter deals with the transfer of personal data to third countries or international organisations, as follows—

(a)

sections 73 to 76 set out the general conditions that apply;

(b)

section 77 sets out F1additional conditions that apply in certain cases where the intended recipient of personal data is not a relevant authority in a third country or an international organisation F2(see section 73(4)(b));

(c)

section 78 makes special provision about subsequent transfers of personal data.

(2)

In this Chapter, “relevant authority”, in relation to a third country, means any person based in a third country that has (in that country) functions comparable to those of a competent authority.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in s. 72(1)(b) substituted (5.2.2026) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), s. 142(1), Sch. 8 para. 2(a); S.I. 2026/82, reg. 2(z10)
F2: Words in s. 72(1)(b) inserted (5.2.2026) by Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (c. 18), s. 142(1), Sch. 8 para. 2(b); S.I. 2026/82, reg. 2(z10)

Commencement

I1: S. 72 in force at 25.5.2018 by S.I. 2018/625, reg. 2(1)(c)