China: Data protection regulation in Internet Application Personal Information Collection and Use Regulations
Progress
Current status
in consultation
09 Feb 2026 processing consultation
10 Jan 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
State Internet Information Office closes consultation on Internet Application Personal Information Collection and Use Regulations including data protection regulation
On 9 February 2026, the State Internet Information Office closes the consultation on Internet Application Personal Information Collection and Use Regulations including data protection regulation. The Regulations apply to internet applications. Appli…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
State Internet Information Office opened consultation on Internet Application Personal Information Collection and Use Regulations including data protection regulation
On 10 January 2026, the State Internet Information Office opened a consultation on Internet Application Personal Information Collection and Use Regulations including data protection regulation until 9 February 2026. The Regulations apply to internet…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body