The Practical Impact of China's New Data Export Rules on Overseas Data Transfer

April 05, 2024 | BY

Susan Mok

Casper Sek of Jingtian & Gongcheng examines in detail the long-awaited final version of important new provisions governing the cross-border transfer of data

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Summary

  • Handlers of personal information face a number of regulatory and business challenges
  • Following a long development period, new provisions have been issued which relax restrictions on overseas data transfer where national security issues are not involved
  • Companies will be able to avoid certain onerous processes in many cases
  • However, where special personal information is involved, data transfer remains tightly controlled