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Cybersecurity Law of China goes into effect 1 June

The Cybersecurity Law of China goes into effect 1 June 2017. With the date fast approaching, many companies are unclear about the specific terms of the law.

The law, promulgated on 7 November 2016 by the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC), increases the national government’s jurisdiction over the business of cybersecurity.

Its provisions specifically apply to what is called “Critical Information Infrastructure” (CII). CCI is defined as comprising key industries that maintain data which could pose a national security […]

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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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