China Implements Data Transfer Regulation, With Some Waivers

Sensitive Data Transfers Tightened

A newly enacted regulation in China governing the overseas transfer of data allows waivers under certain conditions but also introduces some new hurdles compared to the draft version.

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China enacts new rules on overseas data transfers, including in the health area • Source: Shutterstock

On 22 March, the Cybersecurity Administration of China (CAC) released the final version of a regulation governing the overseas transfer of personal, business and other data, including of health and medical data with implications for the biopharma industry.

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