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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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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CHINA | Going Live from 1 September: Measures for the Security Assessment of Outbound Data Transfers
Released on the 7 July 2022, the Measures for the Security Assessment of Outbound Data Transfers becomes effective from 1 September (‘Measures’). The Measures published by the Cyberspace Administration of China supplements the Data Security Law and Personal Information Protection Law adopted in 2021 by setting forth the security assessment obligations for companies in China…
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