Can SCCs Be Used to Transfer Personal Data to an International Organization?
ANSWER
The SCCs were developed for private entities engaged in commercial activities and are not designed for transfers of personal data to international organizations.
For example, international organizations that enjoy specific privileges and immunities (e.g., arising from international treaties or headquarters agreements) may not be in a position to recognize the jurisdiction of an EEA supervisory authority or court. For this reason, other transfer instruments should be used for transfers to international organizations, taking into account their special legal status, such as tailored agreements or administrative arrangements approved by supervisory authorities.
In addition, the European Commission is currently working on SCCs that may be used by service providers to transfer personal data to international organizations.
The above answer is based on an official document of the European Commission.
You can review it at: https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/default/files/questions_answers_on_sccs_en.pdf
A translated version of this document is also available on our blog under the title: "Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) – Questions and Answers".
