Checklist: Data Security Law Of China

Are you on track for compliance with the Data Security Law of China?

On 10 June 2021, the Data Security Law (the "DSL") was passed in the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and will take effect on 1 Sep 2021. The DSL serves as a fundamental legislation in the field of data security and compliance. Various obligations are imposed on entities that process any amount of data in and outside China. There is also expected to be a series of implementation rules to clarify the relevant obligations in the future.

How can multinational corporations prepare for compliance at this stage? We have listed the following the DSL Checklist to help companies grasp the important points and understand what they are suggested to do next to adapt to these rules more smoothly.