[Tech Law] TikTok And Data Privacy In China: Security Assessment With CAC

The US congressional hearing of the TikTok CEO this March has further divided opinion on data privacy and China. But what about personal data privacy in China? What do foreign companies need to know about data privacy when dealing with China?

Did you know that most multinationals in China have to file for a security assessment or take equivalent actions as required by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) when transferring personal data to outside of China, and that this policy can be enforced since 1 March 2023, if not applied?

Which laws in China are about data

The Data Security Law, Cyber Security Law and the Personal Information Protection Law forms a comprehensive legal framework in the field of data security, that will protect data and tries to solve data leakage.