Chinese netizens have long been seen as willing to give up personal data for conveniences, but rising concern over online fraud is changing their attitude towards data protection. In response, China has introduced a new law to protect the data of Internet users.

When Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in 2018, the framework prompted a global shift in mindset around how firms consider and manage personal data.

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which comes into effect on May 25, is a stringent new legislation aimed at protecting the privacy of EU residents.