Data localization is a phenomenon that is of increasing global significance, as a growing number of countries impose data localization requirements on data controllers. This paper discusses data localization in the ASEAN context. It proposes a schema of data localization laws which comprises two categories of data localization requirements. This schema is used to examine data localization laws within ASEAN, and it will be shown that there is presently a moderate level of data localization among ASEAN Member States. The paper then discusses how data localization is dealt with in the EU and in ASEAN, addressing some recent developments in the two regimes. It concludes with recommendations for ASEAN's approach to data localization, drawing from the EU regime.

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数据本地化与东盟经济共同体

随着越来越多的国家对数据控制者提出数据本地化要求，数据本地化是一种具有越来越重要的全球意义的现象。本文讨论了东盟背景下的数据本地化。它提出了一种数据本地化法律的模式，其中包括两类数据本地化要求。该模式用于检查东盟内的数据本地化法律，并将表明目前东盟成员国之间的数据本地化水平适中。然后，本文讨论了欧盟和东盟如何处理数据本地化，并讨论了这两个制度的一些最新发展。最后，它借鉴了欧盟制度，对东盟的数据本地化方法提出了建议。