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New Telecommunications and Data Protection Rules Taking Effect in Saudi Arabia

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA or Kingdom) is a sovereign state located in the Middle East between the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf (sometimes referred to as the Persian Gulf) and is one of the member states of the Gulf...more

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China passes provisions to relax the cross-border data transfer regime

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China has passed provisions which relax the current cross-border data transfer mechanisms. This comes as welcome news to the international business community, especially those with the need to export data from China in the...more

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India Passes Long Awaited Privacy Law

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On August 9, 2023, India passed a data protection law that will govern how entities who process users’ personal data. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act (“the Act”) will establish guardrails for how organizations should...more

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New EU-US Data Transfer Framework Finalized: What Does the Future Hold?

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With data privacy landscapes changing around the globe, how can organizations handle cross-border deals while still remaining compliant? This has been a burning question over recent years....more

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Data and Cybersecurity - European Union Legislation and Proposals

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Updated June 2023 - The BCLP Data Privacy & Security team is tracking EU law developments relevant to data and cyber security. This tracker summarizes the effect and status of the following: the Digital Services Act, the...more

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Updata: Your quarterly privacy & cybersecurity update - January to March 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of Updata! Updata is an international report produced by Eversheds Sutherland’s dedicated Privacy and Cybersecurity team – it provides you with a compilation of key privacy and cybersecurity...more

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UK’s Updated Data Protection Reform Proposals

The UK government recently introduced a new Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill (the “New Bill”). The reforms are intended to update and simplify the UK’s data protection framework and reduce burdens on...more

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Updata: Your quarterly data privacy & cybersecurity update - January to March 2022

Welcome to the latest edition of Updata! Updata is an international report produced by Eversheds Sutherland’s dedicated Privacy and Cybersecurity team - it provides you with a compilation of key privacy and cybersecurity...more

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Privacy Roundup Part Two: Significant International Updates

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Last week’s blog detailed the wave of state legislation that occurred in the U.S. during 2021. It is no surprise that there were also many data privacy developments abroad. It is crucial that organizations affected by...more

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Global Impact of China's Data and Cybersecurity Laws

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Over the past few years, China has introduced a range of laws dealing with data privacy and cybersecurity. The most well-known is China's Cybersecurity Law, which came into effect in June 2017. With the recent passing of...more

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[Webinar] PIPL - A Review of China’s New Privacy Law and Insights Into Achieving Compliance and Managing Risks - November 18th,...

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China recently enacted its Personal Information Privacy Law (PIPL), which came into effect November 1, 2021. PIPL has global reach and broadly regulates entities of all industries that process the personal data of Chinese...more

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Québec Ushers in a Brave New World of Privacy

The Québec National Assembly has passed and the Lieutenant-Governor has assented to Bill 64, An Act to modernize legislative provisions as regards the protection of personal information (Act). The Act, which became law on...more

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There’s a New Regulator in Town: China Passes an Omnibus Data Privacy Law

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On August 20, the People’s Republic of China became the latest global economic powerhouse to pass an omnibus privacy law. Titled the Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL”), the law was adopted by the Standing Committee...more

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China Promulgates New Personal Information Protection Law

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China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL or the final version), following the first two readings in October 2020 and April 2021, was adopted on August 20, 2021 and will become effective on November 1, 2021. The final...more

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[Webinar] Privacy Law Update - Analyzing Recent Developments in U.S. and International Privacy Law - September 28th, 1:00 pm -...

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Over the past few months, there have been numerous developments in U.S. and international privacy law. In the United States, Colorado and Virginia passed consumer privacy laws, and California voters passed a substantial...more

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China’s New Data Security Law: What to Know

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The Data Security Law will enhance an increasingly comprehensive legal framework for information and data security in the PRC. Key Points: Notably, the DSL: ..Applies to a wide range of data and data activities, with...more

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China Finalizes Data Security Law to Strengthen Regulation on Data Protection

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On June 10, 2021, the Standing Committee of the 13th National People's Congress passed the long awaited People's Republic of China (China) Data Security Law ("DSL") after a final read of the third draft. The DSL, which takes...more

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China Promulgates Data Security Law

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The Standing Committee of China's National People’s Congress (NPC) on June 10 enacted the Data Security Law (DSL) which will come into effect on September 1. The NPC reviewed two earlier drafts of the DSL in July 2020 and...more

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The Top 20 Non-COVID Workplace Law Stories Of 2020

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That this past year was the most challenging year in your professional life is an almost certainty. You were forced to learn entirely new statutory schemes, absorb new local health directives on a near-daily basis, create a...more

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Privacy Talk | The New Swiss Data Protection Act

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A discussion between Kilpatrick Townsend Partner Amanda Witt and Nicole Beranek Zanon, founding partner of de la cruz Beranek Rechtsanwälte AG, on the new Swiss Data Protection Act and its impact for U.S. clients....more

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July 2020: The Top 17 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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What Funds Should Know About The New Cayman Islands Data Protection Law

The Cayman Islands recently implemented data protection legislation similar to that adopted elsewhere in the world, including the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR forced many businesses outside its...more

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Companies Are Now Getting Ready for Brazil’s New Data Protection Law

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The Development: On July 8, 2019, Brazil enacted Law No. 13,853/19 outlining the final version of its General Data Protection Law. The Purpose: The final bill introduces some important changes to the regulations...more

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Bahrain’s New Data Protection Law Now in Force

On August 1, 2019, Bahrain’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) (Law No. (30) of 2018) took effect. The PDPL aims to align Bahrain’s data protection framework more closely with global best practices and regulates the...more

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Are You Ready for Brazil’s New Data Protection Law?

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The Brazilian General Data Protection Law (“Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados” or “LGPD”), passed by Congress on 14 August 2018, will come into effect on 15 February 2020. ...more

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