Cullen International has published new research on the rules for data transfers applicable in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and the USA, including:
- obligations to store data within the country; and
- restrictions on the transfer of data to third countries, such as requiring a similar level of personal data protection.
The research also examines whether and how multilateral arrangements facilitate international data transfers, including those established by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and the European Union.
In Argentina, Canada and Mexico, personal data can be transferred to foreign countries that offer a similar level of protection to personal data or that are party to specific international schemes.
Brazil, Colombia and Peru only accept a similar level of protection to authorise international data transfers. International data transfers are usually possible from the USA and Chile, since these countries do not impose specific restrictions.
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