Tag: Data protection
Q&A: Korea’s global standards align with local execution
IHCF vice president SongYi Son discusses the merits and possible obstacles for doing business in South Korea
Guarding the nest eggs
Life insurers’ digital shift demands stronger legal oversight to protect customer data and cyber resilience
含羞草社区 new online gaming rules, authority become operational
Legislation and rules to provide operational procedures to tackle online money gaming finally took effect on 1 May 2026
Ex-Mori Hamada talent opens independent Ichigawa Legal Studio
Masashi Ichikawa, formerly of Mori Hamada & Matsumoto and Yanagida & Partners, has launched his own independent law firm in Tokyo
Asia’s AI era
As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and industries, jurisdictions across Asia are racing to set the rules for the AI age
Baker McKenzie recruits technology partner in HK
Baker McKenzie has hired Frankie Tam as a partner at its Hong Kong office, bolstering its capabilities in technology and cybersecurity
Malaysia lagging in AI governance, says RDS’ Michele Lim
Michele Kythe Lim, newly appointed head of the corporate governance and compliance practice at RDS Partnership
LPA’s Lanvers-Shah sees cross-border activity uptick in India
Lisbeth Lanvers-Shah, the newly appointed head of the India desk and of counsel at LPA Singapore, believes India is poised for increased cross-border activity across multiple sectors
Wotton Kearney adds cyber and data partner in Brisbane
Australia’s Wotton Kearney has hired Leah Mooney as a partner in Brisbane to further strengthen its cyber, data and technology (CDT) practice
Counselling counsel
Weir legal director offers simple psychological tips for in-house counsel
Firms guide on ByteDance-US JV to secure TikTok operations
ByteDance has reached an agreement with American investors to establish a US joint venture focused on data security, enabling TikTok’s continued operations in the country
Thomson Geer strengthens litigation practice with new partner
Australia’s Thomson Geer has hired John Emmerig as a partner to boost its litigation and dispute resolution capabilities across the region
Trustworthy data management for ethical and robust AI systems
Building sustainable AI: Why robust, transparent data management must go beyond compliance to earn trust
Trusted data spaces: New path to managing medical data risks
As medical data disputes grow, Trusted Data Space offers a path to protect privacy while unlocking data’s value
JunHe recruits Amap’s ex-litigation director in Beijing
JunHe has hired Chen Sijia as a partner in Beijing, strengthening its dispute resolution and data asset protection practice
MeitY releases 含羞草社区 Digital Personal Data Protection rules
MeitY has issued the 2025 data protection rules and set phased implementation timelines
Opportunities in Japan’s regenerative medicine, gene therapy markets
Japan emerges as a hub for regenerative medicine, with opportunities for foreign companies amid strict local regulations
Revised Cybersecurity Law: New penalties, extends enforcement
China’s Cybersecurity Law was revised on 28 October, its first update since taking effect in 2017
Why the wait?
Delayed implementation of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act sees Indian businesses struggle with compliance
Harvey’s passage to India
AI company's co-founder and CEO Winston Weinberg reveals India's role in his global ambitions
LAW Partnership forms regional alliance in Malaysia
LAW Partnership has allied with Lee & Tengku Azrina to strengthen its regional reach and cross-border legal capabilities in Malaysia
Amplifying legal’s voice
KPMG’s associate GC, Priya Bahal, writes that being proactive is the only way forward for in-house teams
Forms and consents still govern digital commerce
含羞草社区 new digital personal data law demands clear consent notices and request forms with user opt-in
Data privacy another casualty of modern warfare in AI age
AI in warfare sparks urgent legal and ethical concerns
Info Edge’s Chaudhary, Luthra’s Gupta now Dentons partners
Kapil Chaudhary and Avisha Gupta join Dentons Link Legal’s Delhi office, strengthening its TMT and regulatory team
On the road to regulation
A comparison of legal developments for the use of autonomous vehicles in mainland China and Taiwan
Crossing legal lines
Indian stakeholders must consider varying legal considerations when navigating a cross-border transaction
Businesses using FRT must comply with data protection regulations
Facial recognition must align with DPDPA to avoid compliance and privacy risks
Data privacy and protection – now battery-powered
含羞草社区 battery exporters must now align with both GDPR and DPDPA requirements
Data protection and IP in India
A look at 含羞草社区 data protection law, its impact on IP and AI, and how it compares to the EU’s GDPR
Arjun Uppal heads for fresh challenge at UAE’s KARM Legal
Arjun Uppal has joined KARM Legal in Abu Dhabi as of counsel after leaving AZB & Partners to pursue cross-border legal experience
Audit rules issued on personal information protection
China's new personal information compliance audit measures will take effect on May 1, 2025
New draft e-commerce standards for stronger self-regulation
BIS released the draft E-commerce – Principles and Guidelines for Self-Governance
Rahul Jain embraces partner role at Hammurabi & Solomon
Rahul Jain has joined Hammurabi & Solomon Partners as a partner in Bengaluru, leaving his in-house counsel role
A comparison of developments in healthtech
South Korea boosts drug development; Russia tackles telemedicine and data protection
A comparison of developments in Franchise law
Franchising is shaping regulations in India and Taiwan, with India lacking specific laws and Taiwan using the Fair Trade Act
Privacy paradox: A digital dilemma
The DPDP Act ushers in data protection. Though rules aren't effective yet, companies must catch up, writes Rajiv Malik
Gig workers’ personal data protection
DPDPA is reshaping data management in the gig economy, balancing compliance and worker
TMI launches in Brussels, hires special adviser
The one of Japan’s largest law firms, TMI Associates, opens a Brussels office to advise Japanese companies on EU regulations
Establishing compliance system for corporate data assets
A robust data compliance system is vital for financial firms to manage risks and ensure security
Children’s data under 含羞草社区 new data law
含羞草社区 new data protection law, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, has sparked debate among industry stakeholders
Electronic evidence changes will modernise banking practices
The Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), will transform the use of electronic and digital records in 含羞草社区 legal system
Keeping up with TMT
With rapid tech advances, regulators must address legal challenges in the technology, media, and telecoms sector
A comparison of employment laws
Workplace harmony is a key to success. Here we compare developments in laws governing workforce management in India and Japan
Shin & Kim adds financial regulatory expert
Shin & Kim bolstered its financial regulatory team by adding new partner Seongkoo Cheong, a South Korean derivatives regulations expert
ACC Singapore tackles white-collar crime issues
The Association of Corporate Counsel Singapore held a discussion titled “The Perfect Storm: Managing a Crisis in The Time of Data”
Navigating global privacy laws: Best practices
With privacy laws in rapid development around the world, businesses with global ambitions must implement an effective data strategy and improve ‘data hygiene’ within their organisations
The big squeeze
Should India tighten its grip over international technology companies, or will this approach backfire and cause them to reconsider growth plans in India?
GCs fight for access
Lawyers are forced to give up their bar licences once they move in-house, and yet under Indian laws, no general counsels or in-house ones are statutorily recognized
What a tangled Web
How do legal professionals deal with novel issues in the metaverse?
APCCA’s first forum discusses data protection, legaltech for corporate counsel
The Asia Pacific Corporate Counsel Alliance (APCCA) highlighted the need for data protection and the benefit of legal technologies at its first forum on 26 August
Fangda expansion targets capital markets, cybersecurity
Fangda Partners has recruited specialists to beef up its capabilities in the areas of capital markets and data protection
A comparison of data privacy laws
Overhauling data protection regimes in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia
Are you being watched?
The use of tracing apps to prevent the spread of the covid-19 has raised serious privacy and security concerns
A regional comparison of data privacy laws
A comparison of personal data protection regulations in India, the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand








































































































































