The Data Security Law of the People’s Republic of China (中华人民共和国数据安全法) (“Data Security Law“), which was passed by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China on 10 June 2021, has come into effect from today, 1 September 2021. The Data Security Law comprises 55 Articles spread across 7 Chapters, and deals with important issues such as Data Security and Development, Data Security Systems, Data Protection Obligations, and Security and Openness of Governmental Data. This update sets out some of the key highlights of the Data Security Law.
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