China’s current compliance challenges are a continuous source of concern for multi-national companies operating in China. When conducting internal investigations, China has strong privacy protections for its employees. Overstepping legal limits can lead to a variety of issues, from inadmissibility of evidence to tort actions, to criminal penalties in extreme cases.
For more about the multiplicity of issues and how to correctly conduct internal investigations and digital due diligence in China, read the full article in International New: Focus on Private Equity.