Data Subject

A data subject is an individual (natural person) whose personal data is collected, held, or processed by an organisation. Under GDPR and other related laws, data subjects have specific rights regarding their personal data, including the right to access, correct, and request the deletion of their data. Further reading Data Subject Definition in the GDPR act Related pages GDPR

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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union regulation on data protection and privacy. Further reading General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - GDPR Summary EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - PCPD Hong Kong

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Global - Data protection legislation

Australia Privacy Act 1988 Australia has a number of data protection and privacy laws and regulations. DLA Piper provide a good overview. Privacy Act 1988 (gov.au) Comparing privacy laws: GDPR v. Australian Privacy Act (Data Guidance) (PDF) Australia Data Protection Laws (DLA Piper) China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) See related page European Union General Data Protection Legislation (GDPR) See related page Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance See related page India Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023 India enacted the Digital Personal Data Protection Act in 2023. ...

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Personal Data (Privacy Ordinance)

Hong Kong’s Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) is the primary law governing data protection in Hong Kong, outlining the rights and obligations related to the collection, use, and transfer of personal data. The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance is managed by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) in Hong Kong. Further reading The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance

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Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)

The Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) is a data privacy law that governs the collection, use, and transfer of personal information within China. It was passed by the National People’s Congress and came into effect on November 1, 2021. Further reading Mainland’s Personal Information Protection Law (PCPD) Related pages Personal Data Privacy Ordinance

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