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WeChat, a technology which could play an important role in Industry 4.0 in the future, is widely used in people’s daily lives. Beyond the basic functions of messaging and social networking, many commercial entities also use WeChat as a channel for marketing activities. The technology facilitates traditional business whilst creating new Internet era.
AmCham China Tianjin’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Forum will host a dinner with Amanda Ge, associate of CMS Cameron McKenna LLP Beijing Representative Office (UK). Her presentation will provide an overview of the main regulatory aspects regarding WeChat and its users, and also discuss the potential impact of the newly publishedDraft Cybersecurity Law on the operation and use of WeChat.
Amanda's topics will include:
1. Brief introduction to the basic functions of WeChat
2. Basic Administrative Licensing Regime
— Telecom services (in particular, Information Services)
— Online publishing services
— Third-party online payment services
3. Personal Information Protection
— Definition
— Key requirements and compliance suggestions
— Challenges in the big data era
4. Potential Impact of the Draft Cybersecurity Law
— Requirement to store personal information within China
— True identification requirements
— Administration and control on content distributed through WeChat
About the Tianjin ICT Forum:
The objective of the ICT Forum is to organize meetings with Chinese, US government and regulatory officials; provide information, education and updates on information technology and telecommunications industry-related developments; and encourage networking and business development among members of the forum.
AmCham China Tianjin’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Forum will host a dinner with Amanda Ge, associate of CMS Cameron McKenna LLP Beijing Representative Office (UK). Her presentation will provide an overview of the main regulatory aspects regarding WeChat and its users, and also discuss the potential impact of the newly publishedDraft Cybersecurity Law on the operation and use of WeChat.
Amanda's topics will include:
1. Brief introduction to the basic functions of WeChat
2. Basic Administrative Licensing Regime
— Telecom services (in particular, Information Services)
— Online publishing services
— Third-party online payment services
3. Personal Information Protection
— Definition
— Key requirements and compliance suggestions
— Challenges in the big data era
4. Potential Impact of the Draft Cybersecurity Law
— Requirement to store personal information within China
— True identification requirements
— Administration and control on content distributed through WeChat
About the Tianjin ICT Forum:
The objective of the ICT Forum is to organize meetings with Chinese, US government and regulatory officials; provide information, education and updates on information technology and telecommunications industry-related developments; and encourage networking and business development among members of the forum.
