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Frequently Asked Questions on Cybersecurity and Data Law in China
September 30, 2022 | BY
Susan MokCasper Sek, Partner at Jingtian & Gongcheng, answers some frequently asked questions asked by foreign companies seeking to navigate China's cybersecurity and data laws
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Summary
- China has now established a comprehensive regulatory framework on cybersecurity and data compliance matters, leading to many questions for foreign companies
- Some provisions of PRC law will apply to entities outside of China in certain circumstances
- There are specific considerations where, for example, personal or 'important data' being processed, or where freelancers or consultants are hired
- Foreign companies must also understand the cybersecurity and data compliance position where a Chinese company is being acquired