Asia’s digital environment—particularly China’s mobile-first business culture and evolving regulatory landscape—is necessitating global companies to rethink Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs. Traditional “one device fits...more
11/5/2025
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Cooperative Compliance Regime ,
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Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Electronic Communications ,
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Mobile Device Management ,
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The Cyberspace Administration of China, jointly with the State Administration for Market Regulation, officially released the Measures for the Certification of Outbound Personal Information Transfer on October 17, 2025. This...more
The National Cybersecurity Incident Reporting Management Measures (《国家网络安全事件报告管理办法》) were promulgated by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on September 11, 2025 and will take effect on November 1, 2025. These...more
9/22/2025
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In a move to further bolster data privacy, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China jointly issued a national standard, GB/T 45574-2025, Data Security Technology –...more
9/5/2025
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The State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China have jointly issued a new national standard applicable to companies conducting business in China, GB/T 45574-2025, Data Security...more
The Guangzhou Internet Court released the first ruling interpreting the requirements for cross-border transfer of personal information under the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). This case has significant...more
China published the finalized Regulation for the Administration of Network Data Security (Network Data Regulation) on September 30, 2024. This regulation was first released as a draft version dated November 2021. Throughout...more
The Ministry of Public Security and the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on July 26, 2024 released an announcement soliciting public comments on the Draft Measures for the Administration of National Network Identity...more
The world is witnessing a flurry of activity surrounding issues of data protection, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and consumer privacy. According to the National Conference of State Legislators, some 40 US...more
The ever-evolving data privacy landscape continues to become more complex as new developments play out on the global stage. In the United States, a number of individual state laws have come into force, with more following in...more
China’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) officially announced on June 1, 2023 the release of the “Detailed Implementation Rules for the Management Regulations of Human Genetic Resources” (the Detailed HGR Rules)....more
6/6/2023
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The need for privacy and cybersecurity compliance measures has become a paramount consideration as businesses become more digitally driven, data breaches become more publicized, and regulation continues to increase. Morgan...more
Heading into 2023, Asia’s tech scene is well-positioned for strong growth potential. As with any industry where advancement and innovation are outpacing regulation, the complex landscape can be difficult for businesses to...more
11/1/2022
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World events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have accelerated the need for business operations to grow more digitally reliant and driven. As the global network grows and becomes more interconnected, privacy and...more
9/15/2022
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Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) ,
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) ,
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The Cyberspace Administration of China released for public consultation its long-awaited template for the cross-border data transfer agreement on June 30, 2022, under the draft Provisions on the Prescribed Agreement on...more
China’s legal framework around data protection and security is governed broadly by three key pieces of legislation: the Cybersecurity Law, which came into effect in 2017, and the Data Security Law (DSL) and the Personal...more