In September 2021 an investigation was started by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), as Lead Supervisory Authority, to verify TikTok’s compliance with GDPR obligations in terms of: verification of age requirements for users under 13 or 18 years of age and lawfulness of the personal data transfers to the People’s Republic of China (China). […]
Cross-border data transfer
A Trip to Canada’s Data Protection Landscape
As we are entering into autumn, most people are traveling the world again. Some prefer a few quiet weeks at the beach, while others are seeking adventures climbing mountains and jumping off cliffs. Nerds like me however, like to discover the curiously wild landscape of Canada’s data protection laws. It keeps us lawyers constantly on […]
Case Analysis: A Landmark Cross-Border Data Transfer Dispute in China
In a significant ruling that underscores the growing emphasis on personal data protection in China, the Guangzhou Internet Court recently concluded a case involving cross-border data transfer violations under the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China (PIPL). The case, titled (2022) Yue 0192 Min Chu 6486, saw Mr. Z, a Chinese […]