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…
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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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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…
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