Tag: data security

CHINA | Using and Disclosing Personal Information

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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