Japan: Implemented UK-Japan CEPA including cross-border data transfer regulation measures
Description
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 …
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
bi- or plurilateral agreement
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government