2021 compliance deadlines

20202022

January 20211

Takes effectJan 1, 2021 · 5.8 years ago

UK GDPRUK GDPR takes effect after Brexit transitionRetained EU GDPR becomes the UK GDPR at the end of the Brexit implementation period.United Kingdom

February 20211

Takes effectFeb 1, 2021 · 5.7 years ago

SGSingapore PDPA2020 amendments largely in forceMandatory data breach notification and revised consent framework apply.Singapore

June 20211

Takes effectJun 28, 2021 · 5.3 years ago

EUEU Cybersecurity ActCertification enforcement articles applyArticles 58, 60, 61, 63, 64 and 65 on national certification authorities, conformity assessment bodies, complaints and remedies apply.European Union

July 20211

EnforcementJul 1, 2021 · 5.3 years ago

South Africa POPIACompliance grace period endsResponsible parties must comply; Regulator enforcement begins (grace period ended 30 June 2021).South Africa

August 20211

EnforcementAug 1, 2021 · 5.2 years ago

Brazil LGPDANPD sanctions enforceableAdministrative sanctions (Arts. 52-54) become applicable per Law 14.010/2020.Brazil

September 20212

Takes effectSep 1, 2021 · 5.2 years ago

CNChina Data Security LawData Security Law takes effectData classification, important-data protection and data export restrictions apply (Art. 55).China

MilestoneSep 22, 2021 · 5.1 years ago

Quebec Law 25AssentBill 64 assented to as S.Q. 2021, c. 25.Quebec, Canada

October 20212

Takes effectOct 8, 2021 · 5.1 years ago

Hong Kong PDPOAnti-doxxing amendments take effectNew doxxing offences and PCPD criminal investigation, prosecution and cessation notice powers apply.Hong Kong

Takes effectOct 15, 2021 · 5 years ago

RWRwanda DPP LawLaw published and in forcePublished in Official Gazette No. Special of 15/10/2021. Article 70: in force on publication.Rwanda

November 20212

Takes effectNov 1, 2021 · 5 years ago

CNChina PIPLPIPL takes effectAll PIPL obligations (legal bases, consent, cross-border rules, data subject rights) apply (Art. 74).China

MilestoneNov 17, 2021 · 4.9 years ago

UK Telecommunications Security ActRoyal AssentTelecommunications (Security) Act receives Royal Assent.United Kingdom

December 20211

Takes effectDec 1, 2021 · 4.9 years ago

South Africa Cybercrimes ActMost of the Act commencesCommenced by proclamation in Gazette 45562 of 30 November 2021, excluding Part VI of Chapter 2, some Chapter 4 sections and section 54.South Africa