Restricted transfers refer to the transfer of personal data outside of the country in which it was originally collected, particularly from a country with strong data protection laws, such as member countries of the European Economic Area (EEA), to countries with differing data protection laws. - Under data protection laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), such transfers are restricted to ensure that the level of protection guaranteed to personal data is not undermined. Therefore, a restricted transfer can only take place if certain conditions are met. - A transfer mechanism is a legal tool that provides a way to comply with the conditions for restricted transfers. They ensure that data transferred internationally is subject to equivalent data protection standards as in the originating country. Here are the key transfer mechanisms: Adequacy Decisions: The European Commission can determine that a non-EEA country offers an adequate level of data protection, meaning that data can be transferred there without needing any further safeguard. Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): These are sets of contractual terms and conditions which the sender and the receiver of the personal data both sign up to. They include obligations on the data importer and rights for the individuals whose personal data is transferred. Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs): These are internal rules adopted by multinational group of companies which define its global policy with regard to the international transfers of personal data within the same corporate group to entities located in countries which do not provide an adequate level of protection. Derogations: In certain circumstances, transfers can be made under derogations, such as when the data subject has explicitly consented to the proposed transfer. - In tech contracts, clauses pertaining to restricted transfers and transfer mechanisms ensure that any data shared between parties, especially when crossing national borders, adheres to the appropriate data protection laws. These parts are important to help maintain the privacy rights of individuals and fulfil the legal obligations of businesses.