Singapore Joins APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules System and Privacy Recognition for Processors Program
On March 6, 2018, Singapore announced that it has joined the APEC Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) system as well as the APEC Privacy Recognition for Processors (PRP) program. Singapore is the sixth member of the CBPR system, which includes Canada, Japan, Korea, Mexico and the United States, and is the … Read More
China Adopts Cyber Security Law
On November 7, 2016, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China promulgated the Cyber Security Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “Cyber Security Law”) after three rounds of readings in June 2015, June and October 2016, respectively. The Cyber Security Law will enter into force … Read More
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Introduces Initiatives to Promote Fintech Developments
On Sept. 6, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (the HKMA) announced two initiatives targeted at raising Hong Kong’s profile as a fintech hub: the setting up of the Fintech Innovation Hub (the Hub) and the Fintech Supervisory Sandbox (the Sandbox).
Singapore Parliament to Bring Up Cybersecurity Bill in 2017
The Singapore government has renewed its emphasis on cybersecurity due to the increase in incidents affecting the private and public sectors both domestically and around the world. As a result, Singapore set up its Cyber Security Agency (CSA) on April 1, 2015, to oversee strategy, education, outreach and industry development. … Read More
Russia announces new laws requiring telecoms, internet service providers retain personal data and increasing penalties for online hate speech
On July 7, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law amending existing anti-terrorism legislation that could affect U.S. telecom and internet service companies operating in Russia. It will require that telecommunications operators and internet service providers (“ISPs”) retain up to 6 months of data, including personal data and communications content, … Read More
South Korea Releases Guidance on Right to Be Forgotten
The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) announced on April 29 that individuals in South Korea will be able to request website administrators and search engine operators remove certain digital content of personal information as early as June 2016.
Technology Companies Should Prepare for Implications of China’s New Anti-Terrorism Law
On January 1, 2016, China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee enacted the new Anti-Terrorism Law (反恐怖主义法) that gives broad powers to the Chinese authorities to access and handle data held by telecommunications operators and internet providers (together, “Technology Companies”). This law provides a legal framework to compel Technology Companies to … Read More
The second edition of The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review is now available
The second edition of The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review appears as the world is converging on more privacy laws that cover more areas of business and are subject to more enforcement. Several Sidley lawyers in the Privacy, Data Security and Information Law practice have contributed to this … Read More
Update on Impending Russian Data Localization Law
Despite having previously stated it would not issue further clarifications, in August 2015, the Russian Ministry of Communications and Mass Media (Minkomsvyaz) issued a further statement regarding the data localization law. The Ministry of Communications is empowered to supervise the data protection authority (Roskomnadzor) and to provide interpretations of laws … Read More
Amended Chinese Advertising Law Provides New Tool to Protect Privacy
On April 24, 2015, China amended its Advertising Law for the first time since its initial promulgation in 1994. The amended Advertising Law (the “Amended Law”) will take effect on September 1, 2015. In the absence of a comprehensive data protection law in China, the Amended Law introduces certain provisions … Read More