Tag Archives: Cybersecurity
Hong Kong SFC publishes consultation conclusions and guidelines for reducing and mitigating hacking risks related to internet trading
On 27 October 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong issued a circular and Guidelines for Reducing and Mitigating Hacking Risks Associated with Internet Trading (Guidelines), which require all licensed or registered persons engaged in internet trading … Continue reading
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Hong Kong SFC closes consultation on proposed guidelines to reduce and mitigate hacking risks related to internet trading
On 7 July 2017, the consultation by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) on proposals to reduce and mitigate hacking risks associated with internet trading closed. The consultation follows on from the SFC’s thematic review of the resilience to hacking … Continue reading
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China Cyber Security Law: Latest Developments
China's Cyber Security Law (CSL) came into force on 1 June 2017. To read the summary of the key systems required to be implemented and their current status prepared by our teams in China and Sydney, click here. The bulletin … Continue reading
Managing risk: a disputes perspective (2017)
Herbert Smith Freehills recently held its annual disputes client conference exploring some key legal and compliance risks facing major corporates. Following opening remarks by Mark Shillito, head of dispute resolution for the UK and US, there were presentations on cyber … Continue reading
China’s Draft Data Localisation Measures: what you should watch out for
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has published its Measures for the Security Assessment for Personal Information and Important Data Exported Abroad (Draft for Comments) (Draft Measures) on 11 April 2017. The Draft Measures, if enacted, will become the first … Continue reading
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New US Cyber Security sanctions targeting Russia
On 29 December 2016, President Obama signed an Executive Order entitled "Taking Additional Steps To Address The National Emergency With Respect To Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities". In an official statement, President Obama said that the Executive Order was issued "in response to the … Continue reading
China’s New Cyber Security Law – highlights
China's new Cyber-Security Law was recently issued, with the government downplaying suggestions that the new law would be used to drive foreign technology and products out of the Chinese market. The new Law provides a tighter definition of critical information … Continue reading
Cybersecurity in Hong Kong: SFC’s review of brokers’ internet and mobile trading systems
On 13 October 2016, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) announced it had issued a circular launching a cybersecurity review with a focus on assessing the cybersecurity preparedness, compliance and resilience of brokers’ internet and mobile trading systems (Review). The … Continue reading
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HKMA’S Cybersecurity Fortification Initiative: what UK bankers need to know
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has today issued a circular requiring Hong Kong-regulated institutions to implement the HKMA's "Cybersecurity Fortification Initiative" (the Initiative), which consists of three distinct pillars: (1) risk assessment, (2) training and (3) intelligence sharing. The … Continue reading
The future face of UK cyber security – the National Cyber Security Centre
The authoritative voice on UK cyber security The UK government has recently confirmed that its National Cyber Security Centre ("NCSC") will begin operations in October 2016. This newest body to be established as part of the UK's continuing fight against … Continue reading
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