Germany approves DHL’s data privacy policy
The Germany Federal Commissioner for Data Protection & Freedom of Information has approved the Deutsche Post DHL Privacy Policy. The approval allows Deutsche Post DHL to transmit personal data internationally in accordance with its privacy policy without having to seek approval on an individual basis. Granted after an exhaustive consultation procedure, this approval makes Deutsche Post DHL the first German company to have its Binding Corporate Rules for data protection recognised by EU officials. Operating in 220 countries and territories, DHL’s operations include the trans-national exchange of customer and employee data. When transferring personal data to non-EU or non-EEA countries around the globe, the German Federal Data Protection Act requires proof of adequate levels of data protection. According to Section 4, Paragraph 2 of the country’s Federal Data Protection Act, the responsible regulatory agency can approve the transfer of data based on binding corporate rules. Deutsche Post DHL’s privacy policy includes the necessary safeguards for protecting personal data and the rights of those affected, and has demonstrated that these safeguards can be enforced. Quelle: eyefortransport |