The latest report provides key updates in China’s data protection landscape for May. It highlights significant regulatory developments, penalties imposed for data breaches, and innovations in personal data management by tech companies.
Key Points
- CAC completed 298 Cross-Border data security assessments; 15.9% were rejected.
- RedNote and Bilibili launched a feature to allow users to visualise and control their information preferences.
- A Taiwanese bank fined for inadequate data protection measures; an officer received a formal warning.
- The National Technical Committee 260 released guidelines for personal information compliance audits.
- Shanghai regulators penalised companies for cybersecurity failures leading to data breaches.
Why should I read this?
If you’re interested in data protection or do business in or with China, this update is like the Cliff Notes for staying compliant and ahead of the curve in an ever-changing regulatory landscape. What better way to save yourself some time and keep your finger on the pulse of data security developments?
