The first comprehensive data protection framework in China’s history, the PRC Cybersecurity Law, takes effect today, June 1, 2017, despite concerns from businesses around the world about the law’s stringency and scope. The law will carry with it the authority to impose fines up to approximately $145,000.00 per violation in addition to various administrative and criminal penalties.

The PRC Cybersecurity Law requires the implementation of administrative and technical security safeguards, restricts the cross-border transfer of personal information and “important data” collected through operations in China, and mandates the protection of personal information.

While much of the law remains murky, the PRC Cybersecurity Law will likely impact companies of all sizes that do business in China, including those that do not have a physical presence there. Companies should carefully review their practices to determine how the new requirements – particularly those relating to data localization and the PRC’s potential access to that data – impact their operations in China.

Click here to read Crowell & Moring’s full alert on the PRC Cybersecurity Law.

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Photo of Jeffrey L. Poston Jeffrey L. Poston

Jeff Poston is a partner in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office, where he serves as co-chair of the firm’s Chambers USA-ranked Privacy & Cybersecurity Group and is a member of the Litigation Group. A seasoned trial lawyer with more than 25 years…

Jeff Poston is a partner in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office, where he serves as co-chair of the firm’s Chambers USA-ranked Privacy & Cybersecurity Group and is a member of the Litigation Group. A seasoned trial lawyer with more than 25 years of experience leading investigations and litigation for corporate clients, Jeff counsels and defends clients in complex data protection matters involving class-actions and regulatory enforcement actions, as well as commercial disputes. Jeff also counsels businesses on both domestic and international privacy compliance matters, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Photo of Brandon C. Ge Brandon C. Ge

Brandon C. Ge is an associate in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office, where he is a member of the firm’s Privacy & Cybersecurity and Health Care groups.

Brandon advises clients on a wide range of privacy and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards.

Brandon C. Ge is an associate in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office, where he is a member of the firm’s Privacy & Cybersecurity and Health Care groups.

Brandon advises clients on a wide range of privacy and cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards. His practice has a particular focus on advising clients – from start-up digital health companies to large health plans – on all aspects of compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Brandon regularly assists clients with responding to security incidents and has successfully represented clients in Office for Civil Rights investigations.