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Chinese Taipei: Legislative Yuan adopted Artificial Intelligence Basic Act including data protection regulation

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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…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2024-07-15
in consultation

On 15 July 2024, the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) opened a public consultation on…

2024-09-13
processing consultation

On 13 September 2024, the National Science and Technology Council closes the public consultation on…

2025-12-23
adopted

On 23 December 2025, the Legislative Yuan adopted the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act. The Act wi…

2026-01-14
in force

On 14 January 2026, the Artificial Intelligence Basic Act including data protection regulation ente…