1This Regulation is without prejudice to international agreements concluded between the Union and third countries regulating the transfer of personal data including appropriate safeguards for the data subjects. 2Member States may conclude international agreements which involve the transfer of personal data to third countries or international organisations, as far as such agreements do not affect this Regulation or any other provisions of Union law and include an appropriate level of protection for the fundamental rights of the data subjects.
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Why Recital 102 Matters for GDPR Compliance?
Recital 102 is important for GDPR compliance because it addresses the role of international agreements in ensuring adequate protection for personal data transferred outside the European Union. It clarifies that such agreements must include appropriate safeguards to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of data subjects. While allowing Member States to engage in international cooperation, the recital ensures that these agreements do not weaken GDPR standards or conflict with EU law. This reinforces the principle that international data transfers must always uphold a high level of protection, ensuring consistency and trust in cross-border data processing activities.