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CHINA | Using and Disclosing Personal Information

Using and disclosing personal information illegally in China can result in administrative penalties and criminal liability can be pursued.

The Personal Information Protection Law (‘PIPL’), the Personal Information Security Specification (‘Specification’), and the Guide to Security Protection of Personal Information Online (‘Guide’) were adopted on 1 November 2021, 6 March 2020, and April 10, 2019, respectively. They form a legal framework regulating personal information usage and disclosure in China.

Mainly, companies collecting data on individuals (located in China) shall […]

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CHINA | Defining Unfair Competition

On March 17, 2022, the Supreme People’s Court issued the Interpretation on Several Issues Concerning the Application of the Anti-Unfair Competition Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “Interpretation”) effective from March 20.

The Interpretation clarifies several articles in the revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law (‘AUCL’) 2019.

Overall, the Interpretation defines unfair competition three main areas:

Anti-competitions acts including confusing, deceiving, and misleading. 

Explicit inclusive of internet unfair competition

Court’s judgments, including liability determination, loss determination, jurisdiction and retro-activity.

In the below, we highlight the […]

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LEADERS IN LAW | Regional Partner Dr Roberto GILARDINO was awarded Investigation Expert of the Year 2021, China

Dr Roberto GILARDINO, Regional Partner Asia and Additional Countries have been recognised by Leaders in Law.

Leaders in Law is a platform connecting legal leaders with prospects. The Leaders in Law Awards commemorates those who have been successful over the past 12 months. The Square (‘Square’) talks with Dr Roberto GILARDINO (“Roberto”) about his practice and serving clients today.

Square: You focus your multidisciplinary practice on international business and corporate law. Tell us more about your approach and why […]

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