China unveils first law on personal data protection
As home to the world’s most online users, China on Tuesday unveiled its highly anticipated draft law on personal data protection, a significant step to address the long-held problems of leaks and hacks.
The draft was submitted for first review at the ongoing session of the top legislature meeting on Tuesday. It clarifies the definition of sensitive private data, including race, ethnicity, religion, biometric data, medical and financial data, and personal trajectory.
It states that those who violate the law could face a fine of up to 50 million yuan ($7.4 million) or 5 percent of its past year’s turnover, which observers said will strike a heavy blow to organizations, enterprises and individuals who have constantly disturbed people’s lives by illegally collecting, using and trading personal information for profit.
Source: China unveils first law on personal data protection – Global Times
