China: Guide on cross-border data security management
Progress
Current status
adopted
30 Jan 2026 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
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Cyberspace Administration released guide on cross-border data security management
On 30 January 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published a representative series of questions and responses regarding the implementation of cross-border data export security management policies. The guidance clarifies the coordinat…
Event type
outline
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government