China: Data transfer measures in Data Security Law
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Implementation of data security law including regulation on cross-border data transfers
On 1 September 2021, the Chinese National People`s Congress adopts the Data Security Law, which contains several provisions on the processing of important data by firms. Article 31 of the Data Security Law regulates the cross-border transfer of `imp…
Adoption of data security law including regulation on cross-border data transfers
The Chinese National People's Congress adopts the Data Security Law, which contains several provisions on the processing of important data by firms. Article 31 of the Data Security Law regulates the cross-border transfer of 'important data' by 'crit…
Consultation closed on data security law including regulation on cross-border data transfers
On 28 May 2021, the consultation for the Data Security Law closed. The proposed Data Security Law contains several provisions on the processing of important data by firms. Article 31 of the Data Security Law regulates the cross-border transfer of 'i…
Consultation opened on data security law including regulation on cross-border data transfers
On 29 April 2021, the consultation for the Data Security Law has opened. The proposed Data Security Law contains several provisions on the processing of important data by firms. Article 31 of the Data Security Law regulates the cross-border transfer…
Draft of data security law including regulation on cross-border data transfers
On 03 July 2020, a draft of the Data Security Law has been released, which contains several provisions on the processing of important data by firms. Article 31 of the Data Security Law regulates the cross-border transfer of 'important data' by 'crit…