Progress

Current status
in force
22 Oct 2025in 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

22 Oct 2025
in force

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…

  • MIIT Intelligent terminal notification of infringement of user rights and interests (Official)