Japan: Cross-border data transfer measures 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
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
Implemented UK-Japan CEPA including cross-border data transfer regulation measures
On 1 January 2021, the Agreement for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership between Japan and the UK (CEPA) entered into force. Article 8.84 forbids the parties to restrict the cross-border transfer of information by electronic means. Nevertheless, a …
SourceEvent type
treaty
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Signed UK-Japan CEPA including cross-border data transfer regulation measures
On 23 October 2020, the Agreement for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership (CEPA) between Japan and the UK was signed. Article 8.84 forbids the parties to restrict the cross-border transfer of information by electronic means. Nevertheless, a party i…
SourceEvent type
treaty
Action type
signing
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government