The international data transfer agreement (IDTA), the international data transfer addendum to the European Commission’s SCCs for international data transfers, and a document setting out transitional provisions will come into force on 21 March 2022.

Exporters will be able to use the IDTA or the addendum as a transfer tool to comply with Article 46 of the UK GDPR when making restricted transfers.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said the new rules take into account the European Court of Justice’s ruling in Schrems II.

A spokesperson for the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said: “We welcome the news that DCMS has laid the IDTA, addendum and transitional provisions before Parliament.

“The IDTA and addendum are written with the aim of helping organisations ensure they have the correct protections in place when transferring people’s data outside of the UK to countries not covered by adequacy decisions. Applying high standards of data protection to global data flows is essential in maintaining people’s trust in this ecosystem.

“The IDTA and addendum will also help to support the UK’s digital economy, by enabling the global flow of people’s personal data in order to deliver goods and services.

“We are continuing to develop additional tools and guidance to further help businesses assess requirements in this complex area.”