The notice states that Zendesk transfers personal data internationally and relies on standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission and other legally recognized mechanisms as safeguards for cross-border transfers.
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This provision establishes the legal basis Zendesk asserts for international personal data transfers, engaging GDPR Chapter V requirements and equivalent national frameworks, and is material for EU, UK, and other regulated-jurisdiction customers assessing adequacy of transfer protections.
Interpretive note: The notice does not specify which SCC modules apply, whether supplementary measures are in place, or the destination countries involved, creating ambiguity relevant to GDPR transfer impact assessment requirements.
Under these terms, personal data may be transferred to countries outside the user's country of residence, including countries with different data protection standards, with Zendesk asserting it relies on standard contractual clauses and other recognized mechanisms as the legal basis for such transfers.
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Your personal information may be transferred to, and maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the privacy laws may not be as protective as those in your jurisdiction.
Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries outside of your country of residence, which may have data protection laws that are different from those in your country.
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"Zendesk is a global company and may transfer your personal data to countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from those of your country. We have implemented appropriate safeguards to protect your personal data when it is transferred internationally, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission, and other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.— Excerpt from Zendesk's Zendesk Privacy Policy
(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: International data transfers from the EU and EEA engage GDPR Chapter V, which requires either an adequacy decision, standard contractual clauses, binding corporate rules, or another recognized mechanism. UK GDPR imposes equivalent requirements via the UK ICO. The notice references SCCs as the primary mechanism but does not specify whether the 2021 updated SCCs are in use or detail supplementary measures, which may be relevant following the Schrems II ruling. (2) GOVERNANCE EXPOSURE: Medium. The notice does not identify specific destination countries for international transfers or detail supplementary technical or organizational measures beyond the SCC reference, which may be insufficient for a complete GDPR transfer impact assessment under current regulatory guidance. (3) JURISDICTION FLAGS: EU/EEA and UK customers have the highest exposure given mandatory transfer mechanism requirements. Organizations transferring data to Zendesk from jurisdictions such as Switzerland, Brazil, South Korea, or other countries with cross-border transfer restrictions should verify that Zendesk's transfer mechanisms satisfy local requirements in addition to GDPR SCCs. (4) CONTRACT AND VENDOR IMPLICATIONS: Enterprise procurement teams should request Zendesk's Data Processing Agreement and confirm that the applicable SCC modules and supplementary measures are specified. Transfer impact assessments may be required for high-risk processing activities. UK customers should confirm that UK IDTA or addendum arrangements are in place in addition to EU SCCs. (5) COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Organizations should include Zendesk as a vendor in their cross-border data transfer records and confirm that their own privacy notices disclose that data may be transferred internationally via Zendesk. Periodic review of Zendesk's subprocessor list is advisable to identify any new transfer destinations.
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This provision establishes the legal basis Zendesk asserts for international personal data transfers, engaging GDPR Chapter V requirements and equivalent national frameworks, and is material for EU, UK, and other regulated-jurisdiction customers assessing adequacy of transfer protections.
Under these terms, personal data may be transferred to countries outside the user's country of residence, including countries with different data protection standards, with Zendesk asserting it relies on standard contractual clauses and other recognized mechanisms as the legal basis for such transfers.
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