The International Comparative Legal Guide To: Data Protection 2019

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It is a pleasure to have been asked to provide the preface to The International Comparative Legal Guide to Data Protection 2019. This edition contains an introductory chapter from White & Case LLP, which briefly charts the technological changes that have driven the evolution of data protection laws in recent decades, and reviews the major challenges that businesses face in complying with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation in particular. It also explores some of the most significant developing trends in privacy laws globally,and illuminates some of the key policy choices that governments will need to consider as they seek to strike a balance between the right to privacy and the development of data-driven economies. Three further general chapters analyse, respectively, the application of data protection law in outer space; the use of binding corporate rules; and data business activities in Japan – illustrating the far-reaching impact of this field of practice. The guide provides 42 country question and answer chapters, focusing on key privacy and data protection compliance issues under local laws in countries around the world. This year, new chapters have been added for Albania,Denmark, Ghana, Indonesia, Kosovo, Malaysia, Niger and Pakistan, which reflects the growth of privacy compliance requirements and challenges in anincreasing number of jurisdictions worldwide. As with other entries in the ICLG series, this edition will provide a go-to resource for anyone seeking practical guidance on these complex international legal issues. Back to Top......Page 1 Contents Page......Page 2 Preface......Page 3 Chapter 1 - The Rapid Evolution of Data Protection Laws......Page 4 Chapter 2 - The Application of Data Protection Laws in (Outer) Space......Page 9 Chapter 3 - Why Should Companies Invest in Binding Corporate Rules?......Page 15 Chapter 4 - Initiatives to Boost Data Business in Japan......Page 20 Chapter 5 - Albania......Page 25 Chapter 6 - Australia......Page 33 Chapter 7 - Austria......Page 43 Chapter 8 - Belgium......Page 54 Chapter 9 - Brazil......Page 65 Chapter 10 - Canada......Page 78 Chapter 11 - Chile......Page 90 Chapter 12 - China......Page 97 Chapter 13 - Cyprus......Page 108 Chapter 14 - Denmark......Page 118 Chapter 15 - France......Page 128 Chapter 16 - Germany......Page 139 Chapter 17 - Ghana......Page 149 Chapter 18 - Hong Kong......Page 157 Chapter 19 - India......Page 171 Chapter 20 - Indonesia......Page 186 Chapter 21 - Ireland......Page 194 Chapter 22 - Isle of Man......Page 206 Chapter 23 - Israel......Page 215 Chapter 24 - Italy......Page 224 Chapter 25 - Japan......Page 233 Chapter 26 - Korea......Page 243 Chapter 27 - Kosovo......Page 253 Chapter 28 - Luxembourg......Page 262 Chapter 29 - Macau......Page 272 Chapter 30 - Malaysia......Page 282 Chapter 31 - Malta......Page 293 Chapter 32 - Mexico......Page 303 Chapter 33 - Niger......Page 311 Chapter 34 - Nigeria......Page 317 Chapter 35 - Norway......Page 327 Chapter 36 - Pakistan......Page 339 Chapter 37 - Portugal......Page 346 Chapter 38 - Senegal......Page 357 Chapter 39 - Singapore......Page 365 Chapter 40 - Spain......Page 377 Chapter 41 - Sweden......Page 388 Chapter 42 - Switzerland......Page 398 Chapter 43 - Taiwan......Page 408 Chapter 44 - Turkey......Page 417 Chapter 45 - United Kingdom......Page 426 Chapter 46 - USA......Page 436