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# Add transfer mechanism to data transfer

# Add a transfer mechanism to a data transfer record {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Assign a transfer mechanism to a data transfer record to document the legal safeguard that permits the transfer of personal data.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_privacy.analyst

## About this task

A data transfer record generated from a hierarchy relationship does not have a transfer mechanism assigned by default. Review each data transfer record and assign the mechanism that provides the legal basis or safeguard for
the transfer.  
Note:  
If a transfer mechanism is not available for selection, a privacy manager with the sn_privacy.manager role has to add it in the Privacy Workspace. For steps, see [Manage transfer mechanisms in the Privacy Workspace](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/_u8jTgTfhomIfQbQ24U31A "Add or update the existing transfer mechanisms in your Privacy Management application, so that privacy analysts can add them to data transfer records.").

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesPrivacy Workspace.
2. Select the List icon ![]().
3. In the Lists tab, navigate to Processing activitiesAll processing activities.
4. Open the processing activity.
5. Navigate to Regulatory detailsData transfers.
6. In the Transfer mechanism column, double-click the respective cell to select the applicable transfer mechanism for that data transfer record.  
   For a list of transfer mechanisms in Privacy Management, see [Transfer mechanisms](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/noh0W~SbGMgNanyMItBhYA "Transfer mechanisms identify the legal safeguard that permits a specific data transfer between locations.").
7. Select Save.

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