Yes, sharing passwords in Taiwan is legally permissible only under strict conditions, primarily governed by the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and Computer-Processed Personal Data Protection Act (CPDPA). Unauthorized sharing risks civil liability or criminal penalties under the Taiwan Criminal Code (Articles 358–360) for unauthorized access to computer systems. The National Communications Commission (NCC) and Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) enforce compliance, with 2026 amendments tightening penalties for data breaches involving shared credentials.
Key Regulations for Sharing Passwords in Taiwan
- PDPA/CPDPA Compliance: Sharing passwords violates Article 20 of the PDPA if it exposes personal data without explicit consent. Organizations must ensure password-sharing agreements include data minimization and purpose limitation clauses.
- Criminal Liability: Under Article 359 of the Criminal Code, unauthorized password sharing constitutes “illegal access” if it breaches system security, punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment or fines up to NT$300,000.
- Corporate Accountability: The PDPC’s 2026 Guidelines mandate that companies document password-sharing policies, with audits verifying adherence to ISO/IEC 27001 standards for access control.