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Chinese Taipei: Artificial Intelligence Basic Act including data protection regulation enters into force

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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…

Scope

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

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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…