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  08/07/2025

  APAC

  Appa issues practical guide on data anonymisation

  On 11 June 2025, the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (“APPA”), a forum of data protection and privacy regulators from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Macao, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, and South Korea, published the Guide to Getting Started with Anonymisation (“Guide”). Developed by the APPA Technology Working Group, this Guide is a practical, entry-level resource aimed at organisations beginning their anonymisation journey, especially those working with structured, textual, and non-complex datasets.The Guide is non-binding and serves as a best-practice framework, not...

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  16/06/2025

  APAC

  Malaysian Guidelines on Cross-Border Data Transfers

  On 29 April 2025, the Personal Data Protection Commissioner of Malaysia issued the Guidelines on Cross Border Personal Data Transfer (“Guidelines”), providing comprehensive guidance on the transfer of personal data out of Malaysia. These Guidelines are intended to clarify the requirements under the amended Section 129 of the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA”) and to assist data controllers in ensuring compliance when engaging in cross border personal data transfers. The Guidelines should be read in conjunction with the PDPA and any other relevant legislative instruments.Scope...

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  06/06/2025

  International

  Sustainable Finance Regulation 2025 Timeline

  Our updated sustainable finance timeline sets out recent and expected EU, US, UK and International regulatory developments relating to sustainable finance in 2025.

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  03/06/2025

  APAC region

  Cyber Space: Global insights on cyber and data risk for insurers

  Issue 3, June 2025. Navigating the wave of increased cyber regulation in APACThe Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region is riding a wave of increased cyber regulation, with Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong each rolling out significant legislative changes to strengthen cyber resilience and accountability. This article explores how these legislative developments are reshaping the compliance landscape for organisations, especially those operating critical infrastructure or digital services.The common thread running through these developments is a clear move towards more robust regulatory oversight....

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  22/05/2025

  International

  EU anti-dumping investigation of Chinese Tyres

  On 21 May 2025, the EU opened an anti-dumping investigation concerning EU imports of certain pneumatic rubber tyres, originating in the People’s Republic of China, which could lead to substantial anti-dumping duties on future imports.The products under investigation for alleged dumping are new pneumatic tyres, of rubber, of a kind used: on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars) and on buses or lorries with a load index not exceeding 121.The product under investigation is currently classified under the CN codes 4011 10 00 and 4011 20 10.Affected parties, including...

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  13/05/2025

  International

  EU moves forward with Toy Safety Regulation

  The EU’s proposal for a Toy Safety Regulation is moving closer to formal adoption. In April 2025, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament reached a provisional deal on a regulation that updates and strengthens safety requirements for toys sold in the EU market.The new regulation is expected to better protect children by banning harmful chemicals, introducing a Digital Product Passport, and increasing oversight of online toy sales.BackgroundIn July 2023, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Regulation on the safety of toys, which will replace Directive 2009/48/EC, the...

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