Data Protection in 2022: From Regulatory Refinement to Exploitation of Data Value

January 30, 2023 | BY

Susan Mok

Following an eventful year, Casper Sek of Jingtian & Gongcheng reviews the significant developments in China's data protection landscape for 2022, and ponders its further evolution in 2023

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Summary

  • 2022 was a year in which China's data protection legislation was further refined
  • While focusing on ensuring data security, the Chinese government also began to recognize and emphasize the value and utility of data
  • A cross-border data transfer mechanism has finally been created
  • Sector-specific rules will provide essential guidance to operators