Atlassian transfers personal data internationally and states it uses Standard Contractual Clauses approved by EU and UK regulators to provide a legal basis for those transfers when data moves outside of Europe.
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The policy states that personal data from EU and UK users may be transferred internationally and that Standard Contractual Clauses are the stated mechanism, which matters because the adequacy of these mechanisms for transfers to certain jurisdictions may require ongoing assessment under post-Schrems II guidance.
Interpretive note: The specific adequacy of Atlassian's SCCs and supplementary measures for transfers to particular jurisdictions cannot be confirmed from the policy text alone and depends on Atlassian's DPA documentation and the specific destination country.
Personal data of EU and UK users may be transferred to Atlassian entities or service providers in other countries, including the United States, under Standard Contractual Clauses. EU and UK users can request information about the specific safeguards in place for their data by contacting Atlassian's privacy team.
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"Atlassian may transfer your personal information to countries other than the country where you initially provided it. When we transfer personal information outside of the EEA or the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or the UK Information Commissioner's Office.Excerpt from Atlassian's Privacy Policy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: GDPR Chapter V and UK GDPR equivalent provisions govern international data transfers and require appropriate safeguards.
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The policy states that personal data from EU and UK users may be transferred internationally and that Standard Contractual Clauses are the stated mechanism, which matters because the adequacy of these mechanisms for transfers to certain jurisdictions may require ongoing assessment under post-Schrems II guidance.
Personal data of EU and UK users may be transferred to Atlassian entities or service providers in other countries, including the United States, under Standard Contractual Clauses. EU and UK users can request information about the specific safeguards in place for their data by contacting Atlassian's privacy team.
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