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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.

Charlotte Mason Charlotte Mason

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.

Charlotte Mason Charlotte Mason

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.

Andreas Maetzler Andreas Maetzler

“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.


Andreas Maetzler Andreas Maetzler, Clara Sator Clara Sator

The Role of a Representative under EU and UK GDPR after Brexit
Up until the end of the transition period the obligation to appoint a representative for privacy related matters was applicable only for non-EU companies. From January 1st, 2021, this obligation became relevant for EU and UK companies as well. Read more about the legal obligation to appoint a privacy representative in the EU or the UK whether your company is located in the EU the UK or outside of Europe.

Andreas Maetzler Andreas Maetzler