China’s latest cross-border information regulation does not specify whether data flows between the mainland and Hong Kong will also be subject to security reviews. Illustration: Shutterstock
China to implement strict new cross-border data transfer rules from September, complicating operations of international firms
- Under the new rules, a security review is mandatory for a firm that handles the personal information of more than 1 million Chinese residents
- The Cyberspace Administration of China has the discretion to conduct a security review indefinitely
China’s latest cross-border information regulation does not specify whether data flows between the mainland and Hong Kong will also be subject to security reviews. Illustration: Shutterstock
