Document background
A Data Transfer Agreement is essential when personal data needs to be transferred between organizations, whether within Austria, the EU, or internationally. This document becomes necessary when one organization (the data exporter) needs to share personal data with another organization (the data importer) for processing purposes. Under Austrian law and the GDPR, such transfers must be properly documented and secured through appropriate contractual arrangements. The agreement covers crucial aspects such as the purpose of transfer, security measures, data subject rights, and breach notification procedures. It's particularly important for ensuring compliance with Austrian data protection requirements and may need to incorporate Standard Contractual Clauses for transfers outside the EEA. The document should be customized based on the nature of data being transferred, the roles of the parties (controller-to-processor or controller-to-controller), and the specific processing activities involved.
