The National Privacy Commission (NPC) of the Philippines has released new guidelines for the processing of sensitive personal information (SPI) under Section 13(f) of the Data Privacy Act (DPA). This comprehensive advisory, NPC Advisory No. 2024-02, outlines a detailed framework aimed at ensuring
The Ministry of Public Security in Vietnam has put forward a new draft Law on Data aimed at establishing a regulated platform for the legal sale and exchange of data. This initiative is poised to bring significant changes to the way data is managed and traded in the country, ensuring a balance
Blockchain technology is heralded as transformative across multiple sectors, such as finance, healthcare, and supply chain management. However, as we move into 2024, startups within this innovative space are presented with a dynamic and complex regulatory landscape that they must navigate
France’s recent legal action against Telegram founder Pavel Durov has sparked a global debate on the country’s new cybercrime law. Enacted in January 2023, the LOPMI law is a pioneering approach aiming to combat internet-facilitated illicit activities by holding tech executives accountable. Durov’s
The People's Republic of China's (PRC) State Council has recently approved new Network Data Security Management Regulations, adding a layer of clarity and rigor to the country's existing cybersecurity and data protection landscape. Aimed at enhancing the implementation of the Cybersecurity Law
The surge in technological innovations, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), digital economies, and online platforms, has prompted a wave of regulatory responses from governments and regulatory bodies worldwide. Yet these bodies are now striving to balance the need for innovation with the
