Tag: data security

CHINA | Transferring Personal Data Abroad

Globalization and the digital economy have accelerated the international flow of data. Transmitting personal data abroad from China can be tricky to navigate - especially for companies with heavy data traffic. Many companies transfer the personal information of individuals for daily business operations such as cross-border business or tourism, overseas Cloud storage or IT technology…

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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,…

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