Progress

Current status
in force
01 Aug 2024 in force
14 Jun 2024 in grace period
25 Dec 2023 adopted

Scope

Implementers
China
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
messaging service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

01 Aug 2024
in force

Implemented CAC Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information including user identification requirement

On 1 August 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC)'s Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information enter into force. The regulations outline obligations to address online content deemed violent or harmful, aimed at upholdi…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
14 Jun 2024
in grace period

Promulgated CAC Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information including user identification requirement

On 14 June 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC)'s Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information were promulgated. The regulations outline obligations to address online content deemed violent or harmful, aimed at upholdin…

Source
Event type order
Action type in force with grace period
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
25 Dec 2023
adopted

Adopted CAC Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information including user identification requirement

On 25 December 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) adopted the Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information. The regulations outline obligations to address online content deemed violent or harmful, aimed at upholding n…

Source
Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body