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Written question asked by Lord Clement-Jones (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 11 December 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 December 2023. It was answered by Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 January 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office: Amazon Web Services

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether Amazon Web Services has the right under its contract with the Home Office, agreed on 30 November, to move Home Office data out of the UK when it deems it necessary to provide the services initiated by the customer, as stated in the GDPR Data Processing Addendum attached to the contract.

Answer

The supplier shall not process or otherwise transfer Home Office data outside of the United Kingdom unless the prior written consent of the Home Office has been obtained.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1048
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Contracts Data processing Home Office Amazon Web Services
Link
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