Chinese Taipei: Data protection regulation in Artificial Intelligence Basic Act
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Artificial Intelligence Basic Act including data protection regulation enters into force
On 14 January 2026, the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act including data protection regulation entered into force. The Act requires sector regulators to consult the personal data protection authority to avoid the unnecessary collection, processing o…
Legislative Yuan adopted Artificial Intelligence Basic Act including data protection regulation
On 23 December 2025, the Legislative Yuan adopted the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act. The Act will address the processing of personal data in the research, development and application of artificial intelligence (AI). The Act will require sector r…
National Science and Technology Council closes consultation on Artificial Intelligence Basic Act including data protection regulation
On 13 September 2024, the National Science and Technology Council closes the public consultation on the basic law on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The draft would set out 7 governance principles for artificial intelligence (AI) research, development…
National Science and Technology Council opened consultation on Artificial Intelligence Basic Act including data protection regulation
On 15 July 2024, the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) opened a public consultation on the draft Artificial Intelligence Basic Act until 13 September 2024. The draft would set out 7 governance principles for artificial intelligence (AI)…