No-deal Brexit: New legal structures needed for data transfers across Border

Situation could lead to significant costs for companies and other bodies affected

Under EU data protection law, free movement of personal data is guaranteed between EU member states. Photograph: iStock

Under EU data protection law, free movement of personal data is guaranteed between EU member states. Photograph: iStock

Businesses and other organisations that move personal data between the Republic and the UK will have to put in place new legal structures to do so in the event of a no-deal Brexit, it has been announced.

The move could mean significant legal costs for those affected given the need to consult on and establish the requisite systems to be in compliance.

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