Harrison SONGPartner

Shanghai Office
Language:Chinese, English
Expertise: Compliance & Regulation Digital Technology and Internet
Tel:+86 188 1827 0250
Email:songhaixin@hylandslaw.com

Basic Profile

Education Background

2012.9-2016.6 | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | Law Program | Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
2016.9-2018.6 | Shanghai Jiao Tong University | Law (Jurisprudence) Program | Juris Master (for Law Graduates)

Working Experience

2018.7-2021.6 | Zhong Lun Law Firm (Shanghai) | Lawyer
2021.7-2023.12 | Jincheng Tongda & Neal(Shanghai) | Public Lawyer
2024.1-2025.8 | Dacheng(Shanghai) | Senior Lawyer

Professional Qualifications

PRC Bar Qualification

Professional Background

Song Haixin is a lawyer and graduate of Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s Koguan Law School, holding both Bachelor and Master of Laws degrees. He serves as a Cybersecurity and Data Compliance Course Instructor at the Third Research Institute of the Ministry of Public Security and was named a 2024 LegalOne Top 30 Rising Star (Stellar Novo).

A pioneer in China’s data compliance field, Lawyer Song advises multinational corporations, listed companies, and financial, retail, tech, and manufacturing clients on data and AI compliance. He led Shanghai’s pioneering personal information rights case, winning at trial, and co-authored the book Data Protection: Compliance Guidelines and Rule Analysis.

He has also contributed to major publications such as the Data Security Law White Paper and the Personal Information Protection Law White Paper, and authored over 40 articles including the widely referenced piece on Didi Chuxing’s cybersecurity review.

Social Activities

Third Research Institute of Ministry of Public Security | Cybersecurity and Data Compliance Instructor | 2020-present
China Cybersecurity Review, Certification and Market Regulation Big Data Center (CCRC) | Personal Information Security Instructor | 2025-present

Honors and Awards

2024 | LegalOne's Top 30 Rising Stars (Stellar Novo) | LegalOne    

Representative Cases

  • Compliance and Government Regulation
  • Banking and Finance
  • Digital Technology and Internet
  • Advised a leading commercial bank on consumer rights protection over multiple consecutive years, including the development of a consumer protection review knowledge base.        
  • Reviewed and optimized the standard contract system for a large commercial bank to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.        
  • Provided legal compliance support for the financial services operations of a major internet company.        
  • Delivered business compliance counsel to multiple small loan companies across ongoing regulatory and operational matters.        
  • Adised a number of fintech clients on business compliance requirements and regulatory adaptation.    
  • Advised a leading commercial bank on consumer rights protection over multiple consecutive years, including the development of a consumer protection review knowledge base.        
  • Reviewed and optimized the standard contract system for a large commercial bank to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.        
  • Provided legal compliance support for the financial services operations of a major internet company.        
  • Delivered business compliance counsel to multiple small loan companies across ongoing regulatory and operational matters.        
  • Adised a number of fintech clients on business compliance requirements and regulatory adaptation.    
  • Provided comprehensive data compliance counsel to a portfolio of internet companies.        
  • Delivered long-term legal advisory services to a diverse group of digital businesses.        
  • Assisted multiple internet clients in addressing a broad spectrum of regulatory and business compliance requirements.        

Publications