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Japan: Cross-border data transfer regulation in UK-Japan Digital Partnership

Progress

Current status
adopted
16 Jan 2024 adopted
07 Dec 2022 adopted

Scope

Implementers
Japan
United Kingdom
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

16 Jan 2024
adopted

Adopted results of Second Ministerial Japan-UK Digital Council on Cross-Border Data Transfer Regulation

On 16 January 2024, the second Ministerial Japan-UK Digital Council convened, reviewing progress made and outlining the advancements and future initiatives in cross-border data transfer regulation. The collaboration includes advancing the shared vis…

Source
Event type declaration
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body central government
07 Dec 2022
adopted

Announced UK-Japan Digital Partnership including cross-border data transfer regulation

On 7 December 2022, the United Kingdom and Japan announced the launch of a Digital Partnership, including cross-border data transfer regulation. In particular, the countries will cooperate to enable the transfer of data by promoting international tr…

Source
Event type declaration
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body central government