Data Protection in Taiwan

Definitions in Taiwan

Definition of personal data

The PDPA defines “personal data” as the name, date of birth, identification card number, passport number, special traits, fingerprints, marital status, family, education, profession, medical history, medical treatment, genetic information, sexual life (including sexual orientation), health examination, criminal record, contact information, financial condition, and social activities of a natural person, as well as other data by which such person may be directly or indirectly identified.

Definition of sensitive personal data

The PDPA defines “sensitive personal data” as medical records, medical treatment, genetic information, sexual life (including sexual orientation) and health examination and criminal records.

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