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China On March 28, 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued new draft amendments to the Cybersecurity Law (CSL) for public comment. The CSL (enacted in 2016) is one of the three pillar laws of China’s data protection and cybersecurity regime, along with the Data Security Law (DSL) and the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), which were both passed in 2021. The older CSL has often been accused of being outdated, particularly due to significantly lower fines than those outlined in the DSL and PIPL. The latest CSL draft amendments introduce stricter penalties, clearer enforcement mechanisms, and greater alignment with existing data protection laws. The amendments emphasise graded penalties based on severity, differentiated responsibilities for network operators and critical infrastructure providers, and flexible enforcement for minor violations. China Briefing from Dezan Shira has further information about key changes in the second draft.
Indonesia Indonesia has become an increasingly attractive destination for global businesses recruiting from its growing workforce. Foreign companies are keen to hire local talent in fast-developing sectors such as technology, manufacturing, and consumer goods. But expanding into Indonesia brings employment challenges, especially for companies that don’t want or intend to establish a formal local entity. One big hurdle facing foreign companies is the country’s legal framework around employment. Indonesian labour laws are designed to protect workers, so businesses are required to have a legally registered entity within the country to hire employees directly. Without a local entity, foreign companies cannot legally become employers in the eyes of the government. This creates a significant barrier for companies wishing to quickly hire local talent. Dezan Shira’s ASEAN Briefing offers an overview of this challenge and its solutions.
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