China: Ministry of Industry and Information Technology investigation into internet of things (IoT) devices infringing data protection regulations
Progress
Current status
in force
22 Oct 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued notice in investigation into internet of things (IoT) devices infringing data protection regulations
On 22 October 2025, the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) issued a notice listing 20 Internet of Things (IoT) devices found to be collecting and using personal information illegally. The MIIT has ordered the producers of…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government