Cross Border Data Transfer Rules
The moment data sits on a server in another country a second set of rules applies, and most organisations discover this after signing the cloud contract. This course covers transferring data lawfully.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Discovering the rules after signing the cloud contract
- 02What counts as a transfer, including remote access
- 03Lawful bases for sending personal information abroad
- 04Assessing whether the destination protects it adequately
- 05Contractual safeguards, binding rules and their limits
- 06Cloud, sub processors and onward transfers you did not agree
- 07Records, transfer assessments and answering a regulator
What you will gain
- Identify when a transfer across borders occurs
- Establish a lawful basis for the transfer
- Assess the receiving country's protection
- Use contractual safeguards correctly
- Handle cloud services and onward transfers
- Document transfers and respond to a challenge
Who should attend
- Privacy and compliance officers
- Legal and contracting staff
- IT and procurement staff buying cloud services
- Information officers and their deputies
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 7 to 8 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 15 to 16 Feb 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 19 to 20 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 21 to 22 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Legal, Contracts & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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