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CHINA: Cross-border data transfers – what are your options?

By Magda Zmorka on July 8, 2022

Posted in Data transfers, General Data Protection Regulation

Authors: Carolyn Bigg, Venus Cheung, Fangfang Song, Gwyneth To

We have all been waiting for a confirmed approach on legitimising overseas transfers. Finally, we have a clear answer on what organisations need to do to transfer or access for personal data and “important data” outside of Mainland China; and the message is…
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CHINA: Draft SCCs Released – Time to Focus on Overseas Data Transfers

By Magda Zmorka on July 1, 2022

Posted in General Data Protection Regulation, Global data transfer management

Authors: Carolyn Bigg, Venus Cheung, Fangfang Song

The China draft SCCs have been published, but may not provide the easy approach to cross border transfers of Mainland China personal data we have hoped to. Requirements to file the SCCs or PIIA for each transfer with the regulator, to undertake mini transfer impact assessments…
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