Cyber and data compliance now included in the social credit system

China is putting pressure on the implementation of its compliance rules regarding cyber security and data protection. With immediate effect, companies that violate the legal requirements for cyber security and data protection will be recorded and disclosed in the Corporate Social Credit System (CSCS). This applies, for example, to the mandatory certification of network-connected IT… Continue reading Cyber and data compliance now included in the social credit system

Certification for Systems of Data Security Management

The Chinese Government has been encouraging companies to have mobile app certifications for some time. Search engines and app stores are encouraged to prioritize applications from companies that have certifications. Now, enterprise data security management certification is also to be developed. In early June 2022, the General Administration of Market Supervision and the Office of… Continue reading Certification for Systems of Data Security Management

The Long Arm of the Law: New Draft Law on the Protection of Personal Data

China continues to improve data protection with the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). The law, along with the Cyber Security Law and the Data Security Law (still in draft form), will further strengthen personal data protection and have a profound impact on companies inside and outside China.  Foreign companies need to pay particular attention to… Continue reading The Long Arm of the Law: New Draft Law on the Protection of Personal Data

Multi-Level Protection Scheme: China is Forcing Companies to Protect Their Data

With the new Multi-Level Protection Scheme 2.0 (MLPS), the regulatory pressure on companies operating in China continues to increase. The regulatory system for data and cyber security forces all companies to ensure, according to the specifications of a multi-level protection scheme, that their network is free of interference, damage or unauthorized access and that no… Continue reading Multi-Level Protection Scheme: China is Forcing Companies to Protect Their Data