In this week’s Privacy Tracker legislative roundup, read about China’s new cybersecurity law, which gives the government greater control over the internet, requiring local storage for certain data among other controversial provisions. Qatar has passed a data protection law, placing obligations on companies to protect consumer data. The U.K. Investigatory Powers Bill passed its third reading in the House of Lords, meaning it will likely become law and the country also confirmed it will adopt the EU General Data Protection Regulation. In the U.S., the Federal Communications Commission passed new rules for internet service providers. (IAPP member login required.)
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