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Transfer Impact Assessment
A Transfer Impact Assessment, or TIA, is a risk assessment required under GDPR when personal data is sent outside of Europe. It evaluates whether the laws and practices in the destination country provide a level of data protection equivalent to that within the EU.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
A Transfer Impact Assessment (TIA) is a mandatory risk analysis under the GDPR, stemming from the Schrems II ruling, for international personal data transfers to third countries. The assessment evaluates the legal framework and surveillance practices of the recipient country to determine if supplementary measures are required to ensure data transferred via mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) receives equivalent protection.
BACKGROUND
Computer security is a subdiscipline within the field of information security. It focuses on protecting computer software, systems, and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, theft, or damage to hardware, software, or data, as well as to the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
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- TIA
- Data Transfer Impact Assessment
- DTIA
- Schrems II Assessment
- Data Transfer Risk Assessment
- Cross-Border Data Transfer Assessment
USAGE NOTE
TIAs are a critical compliance step for any organization transferring EU personal data to countries not deemed adequate by the European Commission.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Transfer Impact Assessment.
Develops a widely-used privacy, security, and governance platform that includes a dedicated module for automating Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs). Their technology helps organizations map cross-border data transfers, assess third-country laws, and document supplementary measures to comply with GDPR.
Offers an AI-powered Data Command Center that automates privacy and security obligations. Their platform provides tools for data discovery, data flow mapping, and conducting TIAs by assessing the risks associated with international data transfers and managing vendor compliance.
Provides a data intelligence platform specializing in automated data discovery, classification, and governance. Their technology enables organizations to find and map personal data flows, which is a critical first step for conducting accurate TIAs and understanding cross-border data transfers.
Delivers a comprehensive privacy management platform to help businesses manage compliance with global regulations. Their solutions include tools for data flow mapping, risk assessments, and specific guidance and templates for completing Transfer Impact Assessments.
Develops a privacy and data protection platform designed to manage privacy programs. The platform includes an assessment module that allows companies to conduct, manage, and report on TIAs, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and other privacy-related risk evaluations.
An integrated privacy management solution within the Microsoft ecosystem. It helps organizations discover personal data, manage privacy risks, and handle subject rights requests. Its assessment capabilities can be used to support the TIA process for data handled within Microsoft services.
Offers a privacy management platform that creates a live, continuous data map of where personal information resides across an organization's systems. This automated data mapping provides the foundational visibility needed for accurately identifying international data transfers and conducting thorough TIAs.
A European company offering a platform for consent and preference management that has expanded into a full privacy governance suite. Their technology helps organizations automate assessments, including TIAs, to ensure compliance with international data transfer rules under GDPR.