Term
Cross-border processing
Statutory definitionGDPR
‘either: (a) processing of personal data which takes place in the context of the activities of establishments in more than one Member State of a controller or processor in the Union where the controller or processor is established in more than one Member State; or (b) processing of personal data which takes place in the context of the activities of a single establishment of a controller or processor in the Union but which substantially affects or is likely to substantially affect data subjects in more than one Member State.’
Definition from the GDPR. The EHDS Regulation adopts it through Article 2(1). See Article 2.
Where this term is used
GDPR, Articles:4, 56
GDPR, recitals:53
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