In a global economy, data does not stop at the border. Modern businesses in Georgia rely on international data flows for essential functions—from using global cloud servers like AWS or Azure and collaborating via SaaS platforms like Salesforce or Microsoft 365, to reporting to a foreign headquarters. However, these routine operations are subject to strict legal scrutiny. Transferring personal data outside of Georgia without a legally recognized mechanism is a direct and serious violation of the "Law on Personal Data Protection." This exposes your business to severe financial penalties from the Personal Data Protection Service (PDPS), disruptive orders to cease data flows that can halt your operations, and complex legal disputes. At Legal Sandbox, we build the secure and compliant legal bridges for your data's global journey, transforming this complex regulatory barrier into a seamless operational asset.
Our service for cross-border data transfer solutions in Georgia provides legal certainty for your international operations. The law demands that the recipient country or entity provides an "adequate" level of protection. We analyze your specific data transfer context—the type of data, the destination country, and the third-party relationship—to identify and implement the most effective and efficient lawful transfer mechanism. We do not offer a one-size-fits-all solution; we architect a compliant framework tailored to your needs, ensuring your ability to operate globally is never compromised.
Our expertise covers the full spectrum of legal transfer tools. Where the Personal Data Protection Service has recognized a country as providing adequate protection (an "adequacy decision"), we leverage this mechanism for simplified, documented data transfers. For transfers to all other countries, including major partners like the United States, we draft, negotiate, and implement Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved for use in Georgia. Our service goes beyond simply signing a document; we conduct the necessary Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs) to validate the effectiveness of these clauses in the recipient's legal environment, ensuring a robust and defensible position.
For large multinational groups, managing hundreds of SCCs for intra-group transfers is inefficient. In this scenario, we provide expert legal support through the complex approval process for Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs). BCRs function as a comprehensive, internal data protection code of conduct approved by the PDPS, which allows for the free and secure flow of personal data within your entire corporate family globally. Structuring and getting BCRs approved is a complex legal undertaking, and our team provides the strategic guidance necessary to achieve this gold standard of data transfer compliance.
Ultimately, our goal is to empower you to conduct global business without fear. With our expert guidance, you gain not just baseline compliance, but the strategic freedom and operational confidence to expand your activities into international markets. We provide a secure and legally sound foundation for your global growth, ensuring that regulatory borders do not become barriers to your success. For a strategic review of your international data transfer architecture, contact us to schedule a confidential consultation.