UK Binding Corporate Rules: Are Updates a Reason to Reconsider the 'gold standard' Transfer Tool?

The ICO's steps to lessen a post-Brexit admin burden with the launch of the UK BCR Addendum may again encourage uptake

Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) have been referred to by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) as the "gold standard" transfer tool. The introduction of a new UK BCR Addendum at the end of 2023 has eased the post-Brexit compliance burden and for those considering BCRs covering both the EU and UK, they may be worth looking at again.  

This course delves into the recent initiatives by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) aimed at alleviating the administrative burden post-Brexit through the introduction of the UK BCR Addendum.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

1. Understand the significance of Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) as a transfer mechanism for personal data in multinational corporations
2. Explain the challenges posed by Brexit on data protection compliance, particularly in relation to BCRs
3. Learn about the introduction and purpose of the UK BCR Addendum by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)