The first ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting has approved the ASEAN Model Contractual Clauses (MCCs) for Cross Border Data Flows, together with the ASEAN Data Management Framework.
Key points
- Provides baseline contractual terms for transfers between organisations in ASEAN member states.
- Includes modules for controller-to-controller and controller-to-processor transfers.
- Covers security obligations and personal data breach notification.
- Use is voluntary and can be adapted to local legal requirements.
- Recognised to varying degrees by national laws, such as in Singapore and the Philippines.
UK organisations with operations or suppliers in South East Asia can use the MCCs as a benchmark for regional intra-group and supplier contracts.
Source: ASEAN Model Contractual Clauses for Cross Border Data Flows (ASEAN)
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