Unlawful usage and disclosure of personal information in China can result in administrative penalties and serious cases can result in criminal offenses. The Personal Information Protection Law (‘PIPL’), the Personal Information Security Specification (‘Specification’), and the Guide to Security Protection of Personal Information Online (‘Guide’) adopted on 1 November 2021, 6 March 2020, and April…
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The Measures for Cybersecurity Reviews "("Measures"") was revised by 12 Ministries on 28 December 2021 and comes into effect on 15 February 2022. The Square speaks with Dr Roberto Gilardino, Regional Partner for Asia and Additional Countries, on the implications of revised Measures and application for companies in China. The Square: The Measures focus on…
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China issues algorithm provisions to protect online consumers and prohibit unfair competition behaviour The recently released Administrative Provisions on Algorithm Recommendation of Internet Information Service (“Provisions”) substantially affects technology companies by regulating the use of algorithms. Released by the Cyberspace Administration of China and three other government bodies on 4 January 2022, the Provisions come…
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