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A complex landscape of data protection, cyber security and privacy regimes has developed over the past 40 years, influenced by cultural preferences and local issues. The US regime prioritises information disclosure (symbolic of freedoms), the EU focuses on protecting security (respecting personal data as a basic human right) and China focuses on privacy and security (data is a matter of sovereignty and national security).
17 December 2021
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It is the island home of some of the world’s longest-living people and Wenchang chicken, a dish popular in mainland China and across south-east Asia.
17 December 2021
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Data centres – and in turn investments relating to them – are increasing worldwide. Japan is home to the third largest number of data centres, after the US and China. The regulatory settings in Japan may make it a more attractive destination for data centre investments in the future. In this insight, we look at laws and regulations relating to data centres in Japan, as well as: - Why it might become a favoured investment destination - Customer contracting considerations - Investment structuring - ESG considerations (in particular, renewable energy), and - Considerations when selecting the location of a DC. Our experts are closely watching this space, both in Japan and across Asia.

22 March 2023

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How do they clarify the application of laws in a digital world? Where do they sit amid broader regulatory landscape and shifts? Do they give us a gauge on regulation and scrutiny to come? Our first edition looks at one of the most heated topics of 2022-23: the digital asset sector and cryptocurrency more specifically. Watch out for editions to follow, including on UK-China cross-border enforcement and developments in UK-EU disputes.

20 March 2023

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For those considering investing in Australian real estate assets, Investing Down Under offers an overview of the initial legal, taxation and structuring issues to consider.

28 February 2023

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