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DOJ’s Data Export Rule Is In Force April 8: What You Need to Do

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On April 8, 2025, a sweeping rule issued by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) will take effect. The rule imposes restrictions—and in some cases, outright prohibitions—on US companies in connection with certain types of data...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

China Releases New Regulation on Cross-Border Data Transfers

Six months after the release of the draft Provisions on Regulating and Facilitating Cross-Border Data Flow, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) officially released the long-awaited finalized Provisions on...more

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Here’s Why You Should Be Aware of Brazil’s Data Privacy Law + 6 Key Scenarios to Consider

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Companies that collect or process personal data in Brazil — or from consumers in the country — should be familiar with the Brazilian General Data Protection Law, which has been the country’s main legislation on the matter...more

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EU-US Data Privacy Framework, UK-US Data Bridge Ease Transatlantic Data Transfers

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Sharing personal data across borders is critical for organizations operating and doing business internationally. Doing so in compliance with data security and privacy laws, however, can be a complex and challenging exercise...more

WilmerHale

China Publishes Draft Rules to Ease Data Export Compliance Burden

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The Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) on September 28, 2023 issued the draft Provisions on the Regulation and Promotion of Cross-Border Data Flows (“draft Provisions”),  just one year after China’s data export...more

Cooley LLP

China Loosens Cross-Border Data Transfer Controls

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On September 28, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released draft Provisions on Regulating and Promoting Cross-Border Data Flows (see the Chinese version and the unofficial English translation) for public...more

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With a Key Deadline Fast Approaching, Now Is the Time to Address the New and Complex Requirements for Data Transfers Outside of...

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U.S.-based multinationals with employees in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are confronting a November 30 deadline to implement China’s new cross-border data transfer mechanism—the Standard Contract.  This implementation...more

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China Publishes Draft Rules for Personal Information Protection Compliance Audits

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The Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) on August 3, 2023 published the draft Administrative Measures for Personal Information Protection Compliance Audits (“draft Measures”) for public comment through September 2,...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework: Next Steps for U.S. Companies

On July 10, 2023, the European Commission formally approved the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (“DPF"). You can view our brief video discussion about the DPF or read our initial update. Companies that maintained their...more

Morgan Lewis

Global Privacy Year in Review - March 2023

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The need for privacy and cybersecurity compliance measures has become a paramount consideration as businesses become more digitally driven, data breaches become more publicized, and regulation continues to increase. Morgan...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

China SCC Measures Officially Release a Path for Outbound Personal Information Transfer

On February 24, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released the much-awaited Measures for the Standard Contract for Outbound Transfer of Personal Information (China SCC Measures) together with the issuance of...more

Hogan Lovells

Recent developments in African data protection laws – Outlook for 2023

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Africa is continuing to strengthen its data protection legal and regulatory framework. To date, thirty six out of fifty four African countries have data protection laws and/or regulations. Sixteen countries have signed the...more

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New requirements for outbound data transfers from China

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The Cybersecurity Administration of China (the "CAC") has published guidelines concerning outbound data transfers of personal information and "important data" from China to other jurisdictions. Businesses must comply with...more

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European Privacy Risk Exposure

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2022 was yet another eventful year in terms of GDPR compliance. The continued evolution of the enforcement landscape, with increasing number of sanctions and individuals exercising their rights required time and attention...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

The EU-U.S. Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework Moves Closer to Approval: Why It Matters for Your Business

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President Biden recently signed the Executive Order on Enhancing Safeguards for United States Signals Intelligence Activities and supporting regulations (collectively, the “Executive Order”), enhancing privacy and civil...more

Morgan Lewis

Switzerland Publishes Adequacy List of Countries Receiving Personal Data Transfers

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The Swiss government has drafted a proposed list of countries that are approved to receive personal data transfers out of Switzerland. Japan and South Korea are excluded from the current and proposed lists, requiring...more

Perkins Coie

China Increases Security Measures on Cross-Border Data Transfers

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In order to regulate cross-border data transfers in accordance with the Cybersecurity Law, the Data Security Law, and the Personal Information Protection Law, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released the Measures...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

New PRC Regulations on Cross-Border Transfer of Data

The Chinese regulatory authorities have published several new regulations and proposals in the past two months seeking to clarify the requirements of the Chinese Personal Information Protection Law (the PIPL) that came into...more

Kilpatrick

Summer 2022 – What Privacy Professionals Need to Know and Do Now – Part II

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In our second installment of what privacy professionals should know before they start the summer, we provide you with highlights from the draft regulations from the California Privacy Protection Agency (“CPPA”) and...more

Cooley LLP

Cross-Border Data Transfers: PIPL vs. GDPR vs. CCPA

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Multinational companies often encounter questions regarding if and when they can transfer personal information across borders. The People’s Republic of China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) adds new...more

Hogan Lovells

Recent developments in African data protection laws – Outlook for 2022

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Over the past ten years, African countries have steadily passed laws and adopted regulations on cybersecurity, cybercrime, electronic transactions and data protection. To date, 33 countries have data protection laws and/or...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Spotlight on Requirement to Appoint an EU Data Protection Representative

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018 (UK GDPR) (together the GDPR), even if an organisation is not established in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom it...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

China’s New Data Security and Personal Information Protection Laws: What They Mean for Multinational Companies

Two new Chinese laws dealing with data security and privacy came into force in the fall of 2021 that are likely to have an impact on many multinational companies operating in China or whose operations touch China. These two...more

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Five Immediate Steps to Take in Preparation for China’s New Comprehensive Privacy Law

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China has recently joined the list of countries that have adopted the world’s strictest data-privacy laws. Given China’s desirability as both a market for and a source of data, companies worldwide have started making early...more

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PRC Personal Information Protection Law Challenges: Why Companies Should Evaluate Their Business Practice Now

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China’s long-waited Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL”) was finally enacted on August 20, 2021, and will take effect on November 1, 2021. PIPL, which supplements the existing privacy rules established by the...more

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