Keelung Customs (KLC) stated that in order to strengthen customs brokers’ protection towards personal data to avoid theft or leakage, customs brokers should comply with regulations about personal data protection formulated and promulgated by Ministry of Finance (MOF) to enforce personal data protection and management.

KLC stated that customs brokers should comply with the regulations to organize the personal data they possess, complete the maintenance plan for the safety of personal data files, and keep it at their premises for future reference to strengthen personal data protection. If safety incidents such as theft, alteration, damage, destruction, or leakage happen, customs brokers must report to Customs Administration (CA), MOF via e-mail: PDPA@customs.gov.tw (exclusive for customs brokers personal data leakage report) in 72 hours since the incident took place, with a personal data infringement incident report attached. Customs brokers are welcome to visit CA’s website where introduction to the regulations, example for maintenance plan for the safety of personal data files, and personal data protection self-check form can be found and downloaded.

KLC reminded that according to Article 48 of Personal Data Protection Act, customs brokers that fail to establish a maintenance plan for the safety of personal data files may be subject to a fine ranging from NT$20,000 to NT$2,000,000. They will also be required to make corrections within a specific period of time, and failure to do so may result in a fine ranging from NT$150,000 to NT$15,000,000 per violation. Serious violation to the regulations could result in a maximum fine of NT$15,000,000. During inspections of customs brokers, KLC also reviews their compliance with the regulations. Customs brokers are urged to pay close attention to the relative requirements. For more information, please contact Export Division, KLC at (02)24202951 ext. 5302 or 5412.