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# Chapter V: Transfers of personal data to third countries or international organisations

Articles 44 to 50 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

- [Article 44 General principle for transfers](https://dposchool.com/gdpr/article/44)
- [Article 45 Transfers on the basis of an adequacy decision](https://dposchool.com/gdpr/article/45)
- [Article 46 Transfers subject to appropriate safeguards](https://dposchool.com/gdpr/article/46)
- [Article 47 Binding corporate rules](https://dposchool.com/gdpr/article/47)
- [Article 48 Transfers or disclosures not authorised by Union law](https://dposchool.com/gdpr/article/48)
- [Article 49 Derogations for specific situations](https://dposchool.com/gdpr/article/49)
- [Article 50 International cooperation for the protection of personal data](https://dposchool.com/gdpr/article/50)

This is reference material, not legal advice.

## Navigation

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