Cross-Border Data Flows

Overview

Given the presence of cross-border transfer restrictions in the majority of the personal data laws globally, along with the increasing emergence of laws restricting exports of certain categories of data, companies operating internationally must remain vigilant to stay on top of this changing landscape. Crowell & Moring provides this resource on legal issues encountered by international businesses in connection with cross-border data flows, featuring webinars, blog posts, legal alerts, and podcasts.

Our team of attorneys provides practical advice on cross-border data flow issues such as:

  • EU standard contractual clauses
  • Company group data transfer agreements
  • Binding corporate rules
  • Data export controls applicable to government contractors
  • Data transfers to cross-border vendors
  • Assessment of local laws in the U.S., Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East for purposes of transfers of personal data from the European Economic Area
  • Data transfers and data localization in the Asia-Pacific region
  • Data transfers from the United Kingdom
  • Supplementary measures
  • Cross-border information security requirements
  • Privacy Shield-related questions
  • Data assessments for compliance risk identification
  • Data mapping
  • Addressing cross-border transfers in online and mobile privacy notices
  • U.S. Cloud Act

Insights

Client Alert | 8 min read | 01.13.25

China Unveils New Framework To Stimulate Cross-Border Data Flows: Risk or Opportunity for Multinational Companies

In a move that underscores the evolving landscape of global data governance, China announced a new initiative aimed at fostering cross-border data flows. On November 17, Chinese President Xi announced the launch of a “Global Cross-Border Data Flow Cooperation Initiative” while attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders meeting in Lima, Peru. The following day, the Cyberspace Administration of China released further details about the initiative, which frames China as a proponent of non-discriminatory and cooperative data policies. However, closer analysis reveals a complex interplay of geopolitical, economic, and regulatory factors behind this initiative....

Insights

Client Alert | 8 min read | 01.13.25

China Unveils New Framework To Stimulate Cross-Border Data Flows: Risk or Opportunity for Multinational Companies

In a move that underscores the evolving landscape of global data governance, China announced a new initiative aimed at fostering cross-border data flows. On November 17, Chinese President Xi announced the launch of a “Global Cross-Border Data Flow Cooperation Initiative” while attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders meeting in Lima, Peru. The following day, the Cyberspace Administration of China released further details about the initiative, which frames China as a proponent of non-discriminatory and cooperative data policies. However, closer analysis reveals a complex interplay of geopolitical, economic, and regulatory factors behind this initiative....