Data protection legislation worldwide
What data protection laws apply in countries outside the EU? What requirements do they impose on companies that want to operate in these countries or sell products and services there?
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill (DPDP)
The most important provisions of the draft Indian Data Protection Act DPDP, 2022 as well as the implications for companies in India and the EU and cross-border data transfer. Explained in a compact and practical way.
China releases draft SCCs for international data transfers
Standard Contractual Clauses will be a tool for the lawful transfer of personal data outside of China. We explain the proposed SCCs and the meaning for (data-driven) businesses.
PIPL – the Chinese data protection law
The Chinese Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) shows many similarities with the GDPR. European companies are also forced to act.
The new Swiss Federal Data Protection Act
What are the most relevant changes in the Swiss data protection legislation? How does the Swiss DPA compare to the GDPR? What impact will the new data protection law have on companies outside Switzerland? A brief overview!
The new Connecticut Data Protection Act (CTDPA)
Connecticut introduces new privacy law: An act concerning personal data privacy and online monitoring. Which companies are affected and what obligations arise from the new law?
South Korea´s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
Data protection law in South Korea has many similarities with the GDPR and even offers a few surprises in terms of stricter regulations.
When do the GDPR provisions apply to non-EU businesses?
A clarification of several key issues helps companies outside the EU answer the difficult question of whether they have to comply with European data protection laws.
