Decoding Indonesia’s Latest Online Child Safety Regulations: What Digital Platforms Need to Know
Singapore Issues Advisory on Export Controls on Advanced Semiconductor and AI Technologies
Introduction Export controls have become more complex over the last few years given the evolution of, and continued advancements in, technology. The risks of chips and artificial intelligence being imbibed and utilised within various products has meant greater enforcement. In Singapore, this was aptly demonstrated in a recent case regarding the movement of advanced […]
China Issues Regulations on Resolving Foreign-Related IP Disputes
Introduction China’s State Council has issued an 18-article regulation on resolving intellectual property (“IP“) disputes related to foreign matters (“IP Regulation“), which will take effect on 1 May 2025. The IP Regulation is China’s first administrative document providing for the standardised management of IP cases related to foreign matters, aiming to establish efficient […]
Public Consultation Papers Issued for Upcoming Guidelines on Data Protection Impact Assessment, Data Protection by Design, and Automated Decision Making and Profiling under the Personal Data Protection Act 2010
IMDA Issues Advisory Guidelines for Resilience and Security of Cloud Service and Data Centres
Introduction As we become increasingly reliant on digital services, including online banking and e-commerce, the resilience and security of Cloud Services and Data Centres (“DCs“) become of vital importance. Such digital services are dependent on the continued availability and functioning of Cloud Services and DCs, and disruptions can lead to adverse impact. To […]
Urgent Feedback Required by MyCC from Digital Economy Participants
Introduction The Malaysia Competition Commission (“MyCC“) has, in early March 2025, published an Interim Report on the Market Review of the Digital Economy Ecosystem (“Interim Report“) following its latest market review exercise on the digital economy ecosystem in Malaysia (Digital Economy Market Review) conducted pursuant to powers conferred by Section 11 of the Competition Act 2010. […]
Singapore Launches New AI Safety Initiatives at Global AI Action Summit
Introduction The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit (“Summit“) was held on 10 and 11 February 2025 in Paris, at which political, business and civil society leaders came together to foster international cooperation in key areas of artificial intelligence (“AI“), including AI governance, innovation, and safety. At the Summit, Singapore’s Minister for Digital Development and Information, Mrs […]
Launch of Personal Data Protection Guidelines for Data Protection Officer Appointment and Mandatory Data Breach Notification
Introduction Following from our previous Legal Update setting out our analysis on the latest amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA“) pursuant to the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2024 (“Amendment Act“), which can be accessed here, and our News Alert on the appointment dates for the coming into force of the amendment […]
New Code of Practice for App Distribution Services to Protect Users from Harmful Content
Introduction The Infocomm Media Development Authority (“IMDA“) has issued a Code of Practice for Online Safety for App Distribution Services (“Code“), which takes effect from 31 March 2025. The Code requires designated App Distribution Services (“ADSs“) to enhance online user safety, particularly for children, and curb the spread of harmful content on their service. […]
Expanded ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics
Introduction The rapid development of artificial intelligence (“AI“) shows no sign of slowing down, and with its increased proliferation, governments have been seeking to establish national frameworks to ensure the controlled and secure development and deployment of AI. In recognition of the cross-boundary nature of AI, governments have also been looking towards greater cooperation […]