The Executive Yuan Announces Effective Date Of Amendments To Personal Information Protection Act

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On February 25, the Executive Yuan announced that the December 30, 2015 amendments to the Personal Information Protection Act will take effect on March 15.
Taiwan Privacy

On February 25, the Executive Yuan announced (source document in Chinese) that the December 30, 2015 amendments to the Personal Information Protection Act will take effect on March 15. After the amendments take effect, personal data collection no longer requires consent unless the information relates to sensitive data, such as medical records, medical treatment, genetic information, health examinations, and criminal records.

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