FIs in Hong Kong should review whether their commercial agreements contain requirements equivalent to the recommended model contractual clauses, say Albert Yuen and Eunice Lee.
June 28, 2022Thailand's banking, securities, insurance and data protection authorities have signed a supervisory cooperation MoU ahead of the 1 June implementation of the new PDPA.
May 9, 2022The consultation seeks views on the application of AML/CFT rules, privacy and data protection, and financial stability impacts, among other areas.
April 8, 2022Peiying Chua explains how financial institutions can ensure their implementation of AI does not run afoul of lawmakers and regulators.
January 31, 2022The draft bill will introduce tougher penalties and enforcement powers to enable the OAIC to resolve matters more effectively and efficiently.
November 12, 2021PBOC governor Yi Gang expressed concerns that some big tech firms have been collecting customer data without consent and misusing the data.
November 5, 2021Data controllers must ensure the security and confidentiality of personal data. The rights of data subjects will be enhanced. Cross-border transfers are allowed.
October 15, 2021The EDPB says Korea's data protection framework presents "numerous similarities" to Europe's, but certain aspects may require "a closer look and clarification”.
October 7, 2021The Thai Bankers’ Association has issued guidelines for banks on handling personal data protection in compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act.
September 3, 2021The law establishes a set of rules for the collection, processing and protection of personal information, effective from 1 November.
August 22, 2021