Che-Hung Chen, Doris Lu, Jakob Huang and Meng-Ying Lee were invited to contribute the Taiwan Chapter to Chambers Global Practice Guides - Data Protection & Privacy 2026. This article provides a comprehensive overview encompassing the regulatory regimes and focus, liability considerations, enforcement and dispute resolution mechanisms, recent cases and development trends, etc. pertinent to data protection and privacy in Taiwan, and serves as a resource for readers to efficiently grasp the essentials of data protection matters. This article places particular emphasis on the development of laws and regulations related to artificial intelligence, including the Artificial Intelligence Fundamental Act and its interaction with personal data protection laws. It provides an in-depth analysis of the legal responsibilities and compliance obligations of enterprises in applying AI, and offers practical recommendations to help enterprises more effectively implement regulatory compliance, mitigate legal risks, and securely manage personal data in AI applications. In doing so, the article assists readers in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the evolution, challenges, and future trends of Taiwan’s personal data protection framework in the era of artificial intelligence.

The full text is available at: Data Protection & Privacy 2026 - Taiwan | Global Practice Guides | Chambers and Partners