The rapid development of data protection laws across the Asia-Pacific region indicates significant movement toward certain standards, albeit with notable local policy variations across multiple areas. Our Asia-Pacific Data,...more
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, understanding the evolving regulatory landscape is more critical than ever. Our new APAC AI Watch series offers in-depth analysis of key legal developments across...more
Since establishment of the office in 1982, Hong Kong has acted as the hub around which Hogan Lovells’ regional growth and network expansion have been organised. We are also the sole Hong Kong member of the Pacific Rim...more
On 19 March 2025, the Legislative Council (the “LegCo”) passed the Protection of Critical Infrastructure (Computer System) Bill (the “Bill”), which is due to come into effect on 1 January 2026. This is a significant step in...more
The Bill regulates “Specified Stablecoins” which is defined as cryptographically secured digital representations of value which, among other things, purport to maintain a stable value with reference wholly to one or more fiat...more
As the festive season heralds lights on storefronts and fills shopping carts around the world, the retail and luxury sectors find themselves navigating unprecedented change. Consumer expectations among various demographics...more
In late June 2024, the Security Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government (the “Government”) proposed the first specific cybersecurity legislation in Hong Kong, tentatively entitled the Protection of Critical Infrastructure...more
On December 13, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) and the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“Hong Kong”) Government (“HK ITIB”) jointly released the...more
On November 1, 2023, the National Information Security Standardization Technical Committee (全国信息安全标准化技术委员会) (“TC260”, a policy-making body under the Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”)) launched a public consultation...more
On June 29, 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China ("CAC") and the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region ("Hong Kong") Government ("HKITIB") signed the Memorandum of...more
On April 25, 2023, the state-backed Guiyang Big Data Exchange (GYDE) announced that it has facilitated and supervised the unprecedented floor trading of personal data in China. To date, no provisions have been put in place to...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) announced new chapter on Listing Rules
The SEHK announced on 24 March 2023 the expansion of Hong Kong's listing framework for the listings of Specialist Technology Companies...more
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) publishes Listed Issuer Regulation Newsletter -
The SEHK published the Listed Issuer Regulation Newsletter (December 2022 edition) (Newsletter), to provide latest regulatory...more
Join us for the next installment of our Consumer Horizons webinars series which will focus on the ever changing and fast paced landscape of online and digital payments.
On Wednesday, 28 September, our team will discuss...more
9/2/2022
/ Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDCs) ,
China ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Currency ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Online Payments ,
Payment Processors ,
Payment Systems ,
Stablecoins ,
Webinars
Accessibility should be considered at an early stage when developing a new technology product or service. Many countries are responding to calls for better accessibility in the digital space. The growth of the importance of...more
A Series on Innovation and Space -
This next installment of the Innovations in Space series provides an overview of the current development of Chinese mega-constellations. We specifically examine the status quo,...more
10/25/2021
/ Aerospace ,
China ,
Innovation ,
National Security ,
Outer Space ,
Russia ,
Satellites ,
SpaceX ,
Spectrum ,
State-Owned Enterprises ,
Telecommunications
Whether it’s through mobile gaming or live streaming, young people are spending more time than ever participating in the virtual world. Yet, in-game chat functionality, online trolls, loot boxes and advertising are posing...more
9/16/2021
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Children's Online Games ,
COPPA ,
Entertainment Industry ,
eSports ,
Gambling ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
Live Streaming ,
Loot Boxes ,
Minor Children ,
Minors ,
Mobile Apps ,
Online Gaming ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Trolls ,
Webinars
On 6 July 2021, the Standing Committee of People’s Congress in Shenzhen released the Data Regulations of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone (the Shenzhen Data Regulation), which will come into force as of 1 January 2022. The...more
Ransomware attacks are on the rise in the Asia-Pacific region, amounting to one of the most significant operational risks faced by businesses in the region. The Asia Insurance Review reports that the worldwide costs of...more
The unprecedented challenges of the COVID‑19 pandemic are still with us, not only in terms of the grim toll the virus has taken on individuals and families, but also in terms of wider implications for how people and societies...more
4/14/2021
/ Asia Pacific ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Management ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Information Governance ,
Personal Data ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda
On 22 January 2021 the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Digital Ministers' Meeting approved the ASEAN Data Management Framework (the DMF) and the Model Contractual Clauses for Cross Border Data Flows (the MCCs)....more
In recent years, the Asia-Pacific region has been the central hub of M&A activities. Even in 2020, when investment activities are hit by the new crown epidemic, the Asia-Pacific region is still relatively independent. Despite...more
The growing importance of data to mergers and acquisition (M&A) transactions highlights the need to have effective due diligence, transaction structuring, and execution that addresses the growing demands of data protection...more
On the evening of 30 June 2020, the Hong Kong Government gazetted the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (NSL) with the new law taking...more
In Hong Kong, any person operating a money service is required to obtain a Money Service Operator (MSO) licence.
Money services include the following...more