China: Measures for Authentication of Personal Information Exported Abroad (Order No. 20)
Progress
Current status
adopted
01 Jan 2026 in force
14 Oct 2025 adopted
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Cyberspace Administration of China and State Administration for Market Regulation Measures for the Authentication of Personal Information Exported Abroad (Order No. 20) enter into force
On 1 January 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China and the State Administration for Market Regulation Measures for the Authentication of Personal Information Exported Abroad (Order No. 20) enter into force. These measures apply to personal in…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Cyberspace Administration of China and State Administration for Market Regulation adopted Measures for the Authentication of Personal Information Exported Abroad (Order No. 20)
On 14 October 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China and the State Administration for Market Regulation adopted the Measures for the Authentication of Personal Information Exported Abroad (Order No. 20), which will enter into force on 1 Januar…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority