The guidance encourages organisations to formulate a data breach response plan, and outlines recommendations for handling an increasing number of data breach incidents.
On 30 June 2023, the Office of the Privacy...more
7/21/2023
/ Breach Notification Rule ,
Cybersecurity ,
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Data Breach Plans ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Guidance Update ,
Hong Kong ,
Personal Data ,
Risk Assessment ,
Security Risk Assessments
The Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data reminds organisations to review and implement appropriate data security measures amidst more data breaches.
On 13 February 2023, the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of...more
3/16/2023
/ Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection Commissioner ,
Data Security ,
Hong Kong ,
Personal Data ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Privacy Laws ,
Risk Mitigation
The guidance outlines steps that organizations should take to enhance data security as hybrid working and learning introduce new risks.
On August 30, 2022, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of Hong...more
China’s CAC publishes guidance on cross-border data transfers, including draft standard contractual clauses and regulatory guidance on certification and security assessment.
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..Security Assessment:...more
8/9/2022
/ Certification Requirements ,
China ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Processors ,
Data Security ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
International Data Transfers ,
Personal Information ,
Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) ,
Standard Contractual Clauses
Under the new rules Chinese NPOs holding more than 1 million individuals’ personal information must apply for a cybersecurity review prior to listing abroad.
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..Chinese network platform operators (NPOs) holding...more
The Data Security Law will enhance an increasingly comprehensive legal framework for information and data security in the PRC.
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Notably, the DSL:
..Applies to a wide range of data and data activities, with...more
7/22/2021
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Compliance ,
Countermeasures ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Security ,
International Data Transfers ,
Jurisdiction ,
New Legislation ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Statutory Penalties
The proposed Data Security Law has a broad jurisdictional scope and will expand the PRC’s regulatory framework for information and data.
On July 3, 2020, the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress issued...more