Practical Implementation of the Changes Introduced by New Zealand’s New...
Listen to the content Table of contents Privacy Bill Summary Key Changes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Privacy Act 2020 was passed by the New Zealand Government in June 2020. The new Act will...
View ArticleInternational data transfers under New Zealand’s new Privacy Act
From 1 December 2020, an organization that is subject to New Zealand’s new Privacy Act 2020 can transfer personal information outside New Zealand only if: The organization has reasonable grounds to...
View ArticleCompliance Checklist for New Zealand’s new Privacy Act
On 1 December 2020, New Zealand’s new Privacy Act 2020 came into effect. Our experts at Securiti have compiled the following list of compliance actions to remind organizations of their obligations...
View ArticleAn Overview of Hong Kong’s Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO)
I. Introduction Hong Kong’s Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) represents a cornerstone in the region's data protection framework. This extensive legislation aims to safeguard the individual...
View ArticleHow to Manage Employees’ Data Under Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act...
Singapore enacted the Personal Data Protection Act (the "PDPA") in 2012, which came into force in different phases; the provisions concerning data protection were enforced on 2nd July 2014. The PDPA...
View Article10 major changes in China’s finalized PIPL
On August 20, 2021, China's Personal Information Protection Law (the “PIPL”) was officially adopted after its third revision. The PIPL came into effect on November 1st, 2021. The first and second...
View ArticleChina Stresses for Data Exit Security Evaluation of Firms Seeking to Trade...
On Friday, October 29th, 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) requested public comments on Data Exit Security Evaluation (Draft Measures). The Draft Measures stress that data transfer...
View ArticleChina’s Administrative Regulations on Network Data Security
China has been active in putting the final touches on the implementation of its data protection and data security laws in the form of CSL, DSL, and the PIPL. Hence, the Cyberspace Administration of...
View ArticleNew Zealand’s Privacy Act of 2020
New Zealand was one of the first countries that enacted a law specifically dedicated to its residents' right to privacy with its Privacy Act of 1993. Whilst the entire definition of what "privacy"...
View ArticleOverview of Sri Lanka’s Personal Data Protection Act
The past couple of years have seen data privacy gain a significant degree of importance. Due to several political, social, and ethical factors, data protection now occupies a highly critical place in...
View ArticleOverview of Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI)
Introduction Japan’s data protection law, the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI), adopted in 2003, is one of Asia’s first data protection regulations. The APPI has evolved over the...
View ArticleOverview of Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
Introduction The government of Thailand has passed its first-ever data protection law, the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), which came into effect on June 1st, 2022. Like the European Union’s...
View ArticleChina’s Ride-Hailing Behemoth Didi Fined $1.2 Billion For Violating...
After a year-long investigation, China's cybersecurity watchdog, Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), fined ride-hailing giant Didi Global $1.2 billion, finding that it had breached the country's...
View ArticleAustralia Joins Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Forum
Data privacy continues to be a critical strategic issue for governments and private businesses globally. Data transfers across countries are a crucial issue regarding data privacy, owing to how various...
View ArticleIndonesia Personal Data Protection Law and Consent Requirements
Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) applies to persons, public bodies and international organizations that process personal data within the jurisdiction of Indonesia. It also applies to...
View ArticleStricter Penalties for Privacy Breaches In Australia
According to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), a whopping 24 data breaches were reported that impacted 5,000 or more Australians in the year 2022 in Australia. The OAIC...
View ArticleNeed For Better Data Management: PPC Issues Report On Data Processing From...
On November 2, 2022, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PPC) in Japan issued a report on Star Japan LLC's handling, storage, sharing, and overall management of personal information derived...
View ArticleChina Measures for Standard Contracts for the Exit (Export) of Personal...
Data protection has emerged as a crucial concern for individuals, companies, and governments alike in today's increasingly digital world. The threats and difficulties posed by protecting it are...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Revised China Cross-Border Certification Guidelines V2.0
China has a large, booming global economy. Consequently, it tends to pull huge flocks of foreign investors and companies from across the globe. However, the stringent data protection and cross-border...
View ArticleChina’s Cross-Border Data Transfer Regime For Overseas Businesses: Explained
Data continues to be one of the most vital assets for organizations globally. Through various insights gained from data, organizations can innovate, keeping in mind their users' behaviors, perceptions,...
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