Data exporters have until the end of 2022 to get their data transfers sorted. They are finally here. The much anticipated standard contractual clauses for the transfer of personal data to third countries (New SCCs) were adopted by the European Commission on 4 June 2021. As before, the New SCCs facilitate the transfer of personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA) to third countries that provide an "inadequate" level of protection. This includes Australia.