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Series on Implementing PIPL: (1) Cross-Border Data Transfers and Draft Standard Contract

Analysis of the recent guidance from the Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) regarding cross-border transfers in particular China’s version of the Standard Contractual Clauses.

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Michael Schweiger, Charlotte Mason

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UK publishes proposals for new Data Protection Reform Bill

The UK Government has recently announced plans to reform UK data protection laws. Read this article for an update of what the reform plans contain and what the effect of the reform may be.

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Charlotte Mason

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Turkish Data Protection Law (KVKK), VERBIS registration and what to do before December 31st, 2021!

Compliance with the Turkish data protection law (KVKK) is getting serious. 31 December 2021 is the deadline for the registration with the Data Controller Registry (VERBIS) and for the appointment of a representative in Turkey. From 2022 onwards the Turkish data protection authority may issue heavy fines for non-compliance.

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Andreas Maetzler, Michael Schweiger

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“The bad guys do not appoint Art. 27 representatives” but get fined!

Commentary on the Dutch Data Protection Authority imposing a fine of up to EUR 645,000.

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Andreas Maetzler, Clara Sator

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NIS Representation in the EU and UK – Is the March 31 deadline a turning point?

Digital service providers needed to appoint a Network and Information System representative by March 31, 2021, in the U.K. Read the following to find out if this obligation is relevant for you, what the background of it is, and what are the requirements in the EU and the UK.

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Andreas Maetzler