On October 6, 2025, the final provisions of the DOJ Sensitive Data Rule took effect, completing the framework for the DOJ’s Data Security Program.  Institutions engaging in relevant data-sharing activities should move quickly to ensure compliance.    On October 6, 2025, the last provisions of 28 C.F.R. Part 202, “ Access to U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern or Covered Persons ” (“DOJ Rule”) took effect, completing the regulatory

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On July 18, 2025, the CAC issued guidance on reporting the appointment of personal information protection officers. Handlers that reached...

On March 28, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China released a draft amendment to the Cybersecurity Law(“Draft Amendment”) for...

The 2025 Government Work Report emphasizes integration of vocational education and general (i.e., non-vocational) education, further...

The CAC and three additional departments jointly announced plans to strengthen PIPL enforcement in 2025 by applying special measures to...

On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing the Secretary of Education to step up enforcement of Section 117...

On April 11, 2025, the DOJ National Security Division published new guidance regarding the U.S. Sensitive Personal Data and...

Recently, the CAC released the final Measures for the Administration of Compliance Audits on Personal Information Protection...

On February 19, 2025, China issued the 2025 Action Plan for Stabilizing Foreign Investment, outlining key measures to attract and retain...

On January 8, 2025, the DOJ issued a new final rule to prohibit or restrict transfers of bulk sensitive personal data and certain U.S....

The Approval for the Temporary Adjustment of the Implementation in Beijing of the Provisions of Relevant Administrative Regulations and...

On August 27, the European Union and China launched a new Cross-Border Data Flow Communication Mechanism to address problems regarding...

On August 9, 2024, the Guangzhou Internet Court published an opinion in the first cross-border data transfer case in China. The case ...

On September 24, China’s State Council released finalized Regulations on Network Data Security Management, which took effect on January...

The Beijing Education Commission released the Beijing Guide to AI Application in Education (2024) on October 28, 2024, which encourages...

International student enrollment at U.S. institutions during the 2023/24 academic year increased 7% from the previous academic year,...

China’s Degree Law will take effect on January 1, 2025. The Degree Law divides degrees into academic and professional degrees, sets out...

The PRC’s Special Administrative Measures (Negative List) for the Access of Foreign Investment, which take effect November 1, removes all...

On March 19, 2024, China issued the Regulation on the Implementation of the Law of the PRC on the Protection of Consumer Rights and...