CLOUD Act (US)

The Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act is a US law that allows US law enforcement to access digital information stored outside of the US. Further reading CLOUD Act (Wikipedia) Related Schrems II

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Personal Data (Privacy Ordinance)

Hong Kong’s Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) is the primary law governing data protection in Hong Kong, outlining the rights and obligations related to the collection, use, and transfer of personal data. The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance is managed by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) in Hong Kong. Further reading The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance

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Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)

The Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) is a data privacy law that governs the collection, use, and transfer of personal information within China. It was passed by the National People’s Congress and came into effect on November 1, 2021. Further reading Mainland’s Personal Information Protection Law (PCPD) Related pages Personal Data Privacy Ordinance

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Schrems II

Further reading Schrems II a summary – all you need to know The CJEU judgment in the Schrems II case (European Parliament) (PDF) What is Schrems II and how does it affect your data protection in 2021? (Thales) Related pages US CLOUD Act

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