China: Cyberspace Administration guidelines clarifying regulations on the safe application of facial recognition technology
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adopted
21 Mar 2025 adopted
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China
Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Artificial Intelligence authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Government Branch
executive
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other regulatory body
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national
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Cyberspace Administration issued guidelines clarifying regulations on safe application of facial recognition technology
On 21 March 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued guidance on the regulations on the safe application of facial recognition technology. The guidance outlined the background to the Measures, including their basis in existing laws …
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executive
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other regulatory body