The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has issued a statement supporting the use of alternative models of standard contractual clauses for onward transfers of personal data.

This statement follows an update by the European Commission of its frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the EU standard contractual clauses (SCCs). The Commission acknowledges that the standard contractual clauses developed by the Council of Europe (CoE SCCs) as well as those from the Ibero-American Network of Data Protection (RIPD SCCs) can be used for onward transfers of personal data initially received under the EU SCCs regime. The EDPB, which has worked closely with the Commission, welcomes this recognition and specifies that these instruments can provide an adequate level of protection, subject to compliance with the conditions detailed in the Commission's FAQ. The EDPB's statement also provides practical guidance to organisations wishing to use these SCCs.