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CHINA | Q&A of the Cyber, Data, and Personal Information Security

In China, the Cybersecurity Law of the People’s Republic of China (‘CSL’) effective on 11 June 2017 sets the legal foundations for networks and information handling.

Under CSL, the principle legal basis is established to regulate digital security and guide relevant bodies to adopt rules and regulations. Today, the legal framework for cyber, data and personal information security reflects the comprehensive and mature digital ecosystem in China and cross-border exchanges.

The following table below shows the three main laws regulating cyber, […]

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CHINA | Collecting Personal Information

In the era of Big Data and the Internet of Everything (IoE), users are increasingly attentive to how companies are collecting personal information.

Confidential personal information such as mobile numbers and personal ID are increasingly requested to activate numerous daily life functions, for instance, SMS authentication code for website or app registration or login. Additionally, companies request facial, voice, or other bio-metric features as authentication or verification such as facial recognition or voice print.    

Thus, jurisdictions around the world have […]

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CHINA | Elevated Competition Compliance

Adopted revised Anti-Monopoly Law of the People’s Republic in China (‘AML’).

Effective from 1 August 2022, the revised AML adapts to the current China’s economic landscape. And strengthens competition compliance and enforcement. Since the first AML was enacted 15 years ago (effective from 1 August 2008), the international and domestic economy has dramatically changed. In particular rapid technological developments have transformed industries.

Therefore, enforcement found difficulties to regulate AML, ensure fair market competition practices and safeguard consumer interests. The revised […]

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