FREE WORKSHOP: Navigating Cross-Border Data Rules: A Practical Guide for EU SMEs Go back »
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Time2024-05-16 | 16:00 - 17:30
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Venue:Teams/ European Chamber Office Beijing, 4th Floor, Room C405
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Address:Teams / Room C405, Beijing Lufthansa Centre, 50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing
北京市朝阳区亮马桥路50号燕莎中心写字楼C405室 -
Fee:Members: Free |
Non Members: Free
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The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has recently introduced the “Regulations on Promoting and Regulating Cross-Border Data Flows”, which came into effect on 22 March 2024, replacing previous regulations from 2022. These new Regulations bring about significant changes, such as relaxed timelines, reduced documentation requirements, and exemptions for data transfer, especially concerning employee data. They also provide more flexible thresholds for standard contracts and security assessments. Additionally, free trade zones now have the authority to create their own negative lists for data transfer activities.
Despite the perceived relaxation and clarity brought by the new Regulations, it is crucial to emphasise that stringent compliance requirements persist. Factors like cybersecurity, data security, and Personal Information Protection (PIP) rules are still strictly enforced, necessitating compliance efforts like data mapping, legal documentation, and privacy policies.
To shed light on these developments, the EU SME Centre and European Union Chamber of Commerce in China are organising a workshop to explore the key provisions of the new Regulations. Industry experts will share insights on the significant business implications for EU SMEs and offer practical guidance on the steps businesses should take to adhere to the new Regulations.
Join us in Beijing or online on 16 May to understand the impact of the new Regulations on your business and learn actionable measures to ensure compliance with the evolving data landscape.
This free event will be held in English. It is open to all interested SMEs from EU Member States and countries participating in the Single Market Programme.
Agenda (Beijing Time)
Registration at the venue
For onsite participants in Beijing
Opening remarks
Liam Jia, Team Leader, EU SME Centre
Overview and Key Provisions of the New Regulations
Barbara Li, Partner, Reed Smith Beijing Office
Overview of the Obligations and Requirements for SMEs, Changes Brought by the New Regulations
Nathaniel Rushforth, Senior Data Security & Compliance Consultant Shanghai Office, Dezan Shira & Associates
The Big Picture on Cross-border Data Regulation: How We Got There and Where We’re Headed
Tom Nunlist, Associate Director, Trivium China
Panel discussion and Q&A
Moderator:
Liam Jia, Team Lead, EU SME Centre
Closing remarks
Speakers
Ms. Barbara Li
Barbara is a partner based in Beijing. With almost three decades’ experience working in a senior in-house legal role at the Beijing and London offices of leading international firms, as well as providing business consultancy services at PwC, Barbara brings a wealth of knowledge to advising international and Chinese companies and financial institutions on doing business in China and globally. She focuses her practice on complex, cross-border M&As, joint ventures, strategic alliances and foreign direct investment in a wide range of industries including the high-tech, telecom, energy, infrastructure, automotive, pharma and high-end manufacturing industries. She also counsels Chinese companies on their outbound strategies and major transactions.
Barbara has a particular interest in the cyber, data, technology and FinTech sectors, with significant experience advising international companies and financial institutions on navigating China’s evolving legal regime governing data and cybersecurity. She is regularly engaged by clients to provide legal support on high-stakes data and cybersecurity-related issues including managing complex, cross-border data transfers, the digital transformation of businesses, and the deployment of emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing and blockchain. Barbara also advises Chinese companies on global data compliance projects under the laws of other countries, such as the EU GDPR. She is recognised as a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/EU) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and is an IAPP-designated writer for the Asia-Pacific region.
Barbara is widely recognised in the Chinese market as an eminent data/tech lawyer and is described as “having extensive experience in complex TMT regulatory issues” by Legal 500. She is ranked as a leading individual in corporate, M&A, TMT and FinTech by various legal directories, including Chambers, Legal 500, Asian Legal Business, IFLR1000 and WhichLawyer, and received the China Top 15 TMT Lawyer award 2020 from Asian Legal Business.
Benefiting from her in-house experience, Barbara works closely with the industry and is frequently invited to share her insights at premier international professional and industry conferences organised by the IAPP, the Asia Privacy Forum and the Economist Corporate Intelligence Network, among others. She served as the vice chair of the Cybersecurity Sub-Working Group and the Construction Working Group of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China for several years.
Mr. Nathaniel Rushforth
Nathaniel Rushforth is Dezan Shira & Associates' Senior Data Security & Compliance Consultant, based in Shanghai. He holds a Juris Doctor and a Bachelor's in computer science.
Prior to joining DSA, Nathaniel gained more than a decade of experience as a practicing lawyer, specializing in tech-related IP, cybersecurity, and China-related data compliance matters.
Nathaniel's educational and practical background in computer engineering, software, and regulatory compliance allow him to engage with global companies to assess and solve compliance problems related to their businesses in China.
Mr. Tom Nunlist
Tom is Associate Director at Trivium China, a leading Chinese policy research consultancy. Tom’s research focuses on the intersection of politics and technology in China, with a sub-specialty in the emerging area of data security and governance. Tom’s hands-on consulting work with fortune 100 clients covers policy analysis, risk assessment, government relations, and communications.
Mr. Liam Z. Jia
Liam is a versatile professional with the past 7 years advising European businesses on market access and business strategies to China. Solid working experience in project and operations management, financial and risk control in the EU context.
Experienced speaker and author of publications on a range of topics including the Environment sector, SME Digitalisation and F&B distribution. Great team player, generating positive influence on teammates.