Data Protection Legislation in Taiwan

Taiwan is facing an important deadline to establish a Data Protection Authority by August, following a 2022 Constitutional Court judgment. Currently, an independent data protection authority does not exist, which presents a significant gap in the nation’s privacy protections. Advocacy groups are calling for legislation that ensures robust data protection rights, particularly in relation to health data and informed consent. The overarching goal is to ensure that the legislative framework respects patient rights and provides effective oversight of data use by both public and private sectors.