China: Cross-border data transfer regulation in Shanghai Cyberspace Administration batch of typical data protection enforcement cases in 2025
Progress
Current status
in force
16 Jan 2026 in force
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
subnational
Timeline of events
Shanghai Cyberspace Administration published typical data protection enforcement cases including cross-border data transfer enforcement
On 16 January 2026, the Shanghai Municipal Cyberspace Administration published a batch of typical data protection enforcement cases, including two cases on cross-border data transfers involving a hotel management company and a property management co…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body