Inside Asian Gaming

IAG OCT 2021年10月 亞博匯 47 The rise of digital services like WeChat have provided an array of new streams for mass data collection. 微信等數字服務的興起為海量數據收集提供了一系列的渠道。 數碼聚焦 CHINA’S NEW PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION LAW Until recently, China did not have a dedicated overarching personal information law, relying instead on a myriad of sector-specific regulations that addressed standards for personal data processing in certain industries. In August this year, the Chinese Government passed its new law on personal data protection that will take effect on 1 November 2021. The new Personal Information Protection Law will impact the activities of companies that handle the personal information of Chinese residents – even where the companies are located overseas, or in Macau or Hong Kong. The law, therefore, is not restricted to entities located within mainland China. In fact, overseas businesses that process personal information outside of mainland China will be required to set up an agency or appoint a designated representative within China to handle matters related to personal information protection, and record it with the Chinese authorities. The law also imposes restrictions on cross-border transfers of personal information from mainland China to