(1) The Commissioner may issue a document specifying standard data protection clauses which the Commissioner considers provide appropriate safeguards for the purposes of transfers of personal data to a third country or an international organisation in reliance on Article 46 of the UK GDPR (and see also section 17C).
(2) The Commissioner may issue a document that amends or withdraws a document issued under subsection (1).
(3) A document issued under this section -
(a) must specify when it comes into force,
(b) may make different provision for different purposes, and
(c) may include transitional provision or savings.
(4) Before issuing a document under this section, the Commissioner must consult the Secretary of State and such of the following as the Commissioner considers appropriate -
(c) persons who appear to the Commissioner to represent the interests of data subjects.
(5) After a document is issued under this section -
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