Table 1 Status data protection laws in some Asian countries (Primary source: DLA Piper 2017)
Country | Data protection law? | Future plans |
|---|---|---|
China | No | No comprehensive data protection law. However, Cybersecurity Law (2017) first national-level law that addresses cybersecurity and data privacy protection. |
India | No | Draft Personal Data Protection Bill published 2018 |
Indonesia | No | Draft personal data protection law published 2018. |
Japan | Yes (2017) | |
Malaysia | Yes (2013) | |
Philippines | Yes (2012) | |
Singapore | Yes, only private sector (2012) | |
Thailand | No | Draft is being reviewed (as of 2016). |
Taiwan | Yes (2012) | |
South Korea | Yes (2011) |