EDPB Guidelines on data transfers between public authorities

Guidelines 2/2020 on articles 46 (2) (a) and 46 (3) (b) of Regulation 2016/679 for transfers of personal data between EEA and non-EEA public authorities and bodies

This document provides guidance on applying Articles 46(2)(a) and 46(3)(b) of the GDPR for data transfers from EEA public authorities to public bodies in third countries or international organisations not covered by adequacy decisions of the European Commission. It focuses on international data transfers for administrative cooperation within the GDPR scope, excluding areas like public security, defence, state security, and transfers related to criminal law enforcement, as well as transfers involving private entities.