Cybersecurity
Total 45 Posts
WTO Services Trade Meeting Sees Several China Trade Issues Raised Again
At a WTO meeting of the Council for Trade in Services on May 16, 2022, several trade issues involving China that had been raised previously were on the agenda again.
Didi Fined Over 1 Billion USD for Data Violations
After a year long investigation, the Chinese cyber regulator announced a fine of over 1 billion US dollars on ride-hailing company Didi for violating laws on cybersecurity, data security and personal information protection. This marks the end of China's first cybersecurity review.
Rules on Security Review of Chinese Data Outflows Take Effect September 1
On July 7, China's Cybersecurity watchdog issued the finalized version of a long awaited regulation that could have a huge impact on cross border data transfers. The new regulation will be effective on September 1.
Biden Administration Officials, Agencies Criticize Chinese Influence, Technology Theft
Last week, two key U.S. government offices, along with a British counterpart, weighed in on issues related to Chinese coercive influence and theft of U.S. technology.
CAC Drafts Standard Contracts for Personal Data Outflows
Recently the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued a draft regulation on standard contracts related to personal information exports. CAC is now soliciting comments on the draft until July 29.
Another Cybersecurity Review on Chinese Academic Database CNKI
Officials from the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) recently said that the agency will launch a cybersecurity review on China's largest online academic database CNKI.
Draft Standard on Internet Privacy Agreement Available for Public Comments
China's Committee on technical standards recently issued a draft standard on privacy agreements and is now soliciting public comments until July 25.
