Japan: Data governance regime in UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Progress
Current status
in force
01 Jan 2021 in force
23 Oct 2020 adopted
Scope
Implementers
Japan
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
bi- or plurilateral agreement
Timeline of events
Implemented UK-Japan CEPA including data protection regulation
On 1 January 2021, the Agreement for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership between Japan and the UK enters into full force. Article 8.80 requires the parties to adopt and maintain a legal framework that guarantees the protection of the personal infor…
SourceEvent type
treaty
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Adopted UK-Japan CEPA including data protection regulation
On 23 October 2020, the Agreement for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership between Japan and UK was signed. Article 8.80 requires the parties to adopt and maintain a legal framework that guarantees the protection of the personal information of elect…
SourceEvent type
treaty
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government