Recently, the team of Lawyer Charles Feng assisted IPCO Process System (Shanghai) Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "IPCO Ltd.") — a global leader in industrial process system technique — to successfully complete the approval of recordation of Standard Contracts for Cross-border Transfer of Personal Information with its expertise in data compliance, marking a key breakthrough in the company's compliance in cross-border data flow.

Ø Global Leader in Process System Technique, IPCO Ltd.'s Distribution in China

IPCO Process System (Shanghai) Ltd. is a world-leading enterprise in industrial process system technique, specializing in the research, production and sales of high-performance gearboxes, couplings, and intelligent processing solutions. As a key player in the global process system technique sector, IPCO Ltd. leverages advanced manufacturing processes and stringent German engineering standards to provide high-precision, highly reliable process system products for heavy industries such as wind power, mining, ship, and rail transit. With a long-standing presence in the Chinese market, IPCO Ltd. has consistently provided customized processing solutions to domestic customers with its exceptional product quality and localized service capabilities. IPCO Ltd. also actively promotes innovative applications in the fields of intelligent manufacturing and green energy. As a key branch of a multinational enterprise group in China, IPCO Process System (Shanghai) Ltd. strictly adheres to international and local data compliance requirements, ensuring that its operations comply with the Personal Information Protection Law of the People's Republic of China and regulations governing cross-border data flows, achieving efficient synergy of global management and local compliance.

Ø Focus on industry characteristics and solve the difficulties of data export in the industrial field

As a branch of a foreign-funded enterprise in China, IPCO Ltd. needs to transmit various types of data, including personal sensitive information, to its overseas group during daily operations. The team of Charles Feng conducted a thorough analysis of the characteristics of the processing equipment manufacturing industry, providing customized solutions to build a dual-track compliance system that complies with both the EU GDPR and Personal Information Protection Law of the People's Republic of China.

Ø The whole process of service shows professional value

The project team efficiently promoted the approval process through a 'three-step' strategy:

1. In-depth due diligence: The team made specialized questionnaire lists, conducted multi-dimensional interviews with technical, HR, legal and other departments, systematically sorted out customer’s data export scenarios and collected relevant materials like cross-border transmission agreements, IT system architectures. Ultimately, the 'Personal Information Protection Impact Assessment Report' was formed.

2. Compliance reinforcement: The team comprehensively reviewed the customer's existing systems, technical measures, and contract texts. Then provided specific rectification suggestions for typical issues, such as ambiguous data classification and unclear identification of the person in charge of handling complaints.

3. Regulatory communication: Pre-communication with the Cyberspace Administration of China on the customer's special scenarios and specific issues was conducted.

Ø Cross-border Data Services Gain New Benchmark Case

The successful approval marks another significant achievement for the team of Charles Feng in the field of data export compliance. Lawyer Feng, a senior partner, head of the International Business Department, and director of the Digital Economy Center, noted that: "With the implementation of the 'Provisions on Promoting and Regulating Cross-Border Data Flows,' multinational companies operating in China are facing more stringent compliance requirements. Our team is dedicated to helping our clients meet these regulatory requirements while maintaining efficient global business operations."