International health data transfers: secure flows outside the EU
We map international flows, qualify the mechanism used and document the analysis required to make transfers understandable and governable.
Who it is for
Groups, healthcare facilities, vendors and research projects using processors, subsidiaries or partners outside the EU or EEA.
Situations that trigger the need
The best time to structure the issue is before an urgent request, procurement process or inspection dictates the timetable.
A vendor or processor accesses or processes data from a third country.
Your international processor chain is difficult to explain or document.
You are opening an activity, study or infrastructure involving several countries.
A buyer or partner asks you to justify the transfer mechanism and safeguards.
What we put in place
A clear scope, identified deliverables and a handover that can be used by the teams responsible for decisions, operations and assurance.
- Mapping of data flows outside the EU / EEA.
- Qualification of the appropriate transfer mechanism for each flow.
- Documented transfer impact assessments where required.
- Review of processor chains and vendor documentation.
- Articulation with HDS hosting and localisation requirements.
- Remediation roadmap where safeguards need to be strengthened.
Before we start
Does choosing a European vendor automatically exclude international transfers?
Not necessarily. The assessment looks at real data flows and access, including subprocessors and the conditions under which data may be accessed.
Can you review TIAs we already have?
Yes. We check their consistency with actual flows, vendors and the safeguards that are genuinely in place.
Do you support international research projects?
Yes. Research flows can be included in the transfer map and connected with the wider governance of the project.
Discuss your need: International health data transfers
A first conversation to confirm scope, priorities and the most appropriate form of support.