# Data Protection Act 2018, Section 72: Overview and interpretation


(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 additional 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 (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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2018/12/section/72 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/data-protection-act-2018/section-72
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