Japan: Cross-border data transfer regulation in Japan-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Progress
Current status
adopted
05 Mar 2026 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Japan
United Arab Emirates
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
bi- or plurilateral agreement
Timeline of events
Japan and United Arab Emirates concluded negotiations on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement including cross-border data transfer regulation
On 5 March 2026, Japan and the United Arab Emirates adopted the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), including provisions on digital trade. The agreement allows the transfer of data between the two countries and prohibits requirement…
SourceEvent type
treaty
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government