Data Protection Act

Authorities push cyber laws

In recent years, China’s regulatory framework for cyber and data governance has developed rapidly. The Personal Information Protection (PIP) Law took effect on January 1, 2022. More regulations and standards will follow. The intensity of the enforcement is catching up with the rules, inspections are increasing. Companies need to act now to ensure compliance and mitigate risks, but also to leverage new opportunities for data usage and monetization.

By Redaktion Table

China's tech regulators strike again

China's tech companies are facing stricter data regulations beginning this month. This could impair innovation in the very key technologies in which Beijing wants to become a "world leader". How tech companies will react to the new regulations remains to be seen.

By Redaktion Table

DSL: High costs for companies

By Ning Wang

China protects personal data – but only from corporations

China's "Personal Information Protection Law" comes into force. It is intended to protect consumers' rights vis-à-vis companies. Large companies such as Tencent have already revised their data protection regulations. The law also has an impact on foreign companies. It is similar to the European data protection law in terms of the relationship between companies and customers. However, the state still exempts itself from the obligations in China.

By Frank Sieren