Information and Communications Technology and Policy

Information and Communications Technology and Policy

Information and Communications Technology and Policy ›› 2021, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (10): 49-.doi: 10.12267/j.issn.2096-5931.2021.10.010

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A comparative study of international regulations on the protection of personal information 

GUO Xiaoran 1 , FANG Yuanxin 2 , QU Dongxin 3   

  1. 1:Security Research Institute, China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, Beijing 100191, China;  2:University of Chinese Academy of Sciencese Team, Beijing 100049, China;  3:China University of Political Science and Law, Beijing 100088, China
  • Online:2021-10-15 Published:2021-10-30

Abstract: With the rapid development of a new generation of information technology and its gradual penetration into all walks of life, personal information protection has begun to be closely associated with big data, and has been given a new meaning in digital era. The protection of personal information has become an important issue in the digital trade rules, focusing on the redefinition of basic concepts, the use and sharing of data, and the principles of rights behind it. This paper reviews the conceptual dilemma and theoretical research on personal information protection issues at home and abroad, analyzes the current differences and policy measures of the European Union, the United States, and Japan on personal information protection. Interpretation of external claims will provide basis and suggestions for China's future improvement of personal information protection laws, regulations and policy measures, as well as negotiations on digital trade rules.

Key words:  digital trade, digital economy, personal information protection