Progress

Current status
in force
01 Jan 2025in force
30 Aug 2024adopted
13 Dec 2021processing consultation
14 Nov 2021under deliberation
14 Nov 2021in consultation

Scope

Implementers
China
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Concerns
Transparency
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
platform intermediary: e-commerce
ML and AI development
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

01 Jan 2025
in force

Implemented Network Data Security Management Regulation including algorithm disclosure requirements

On 1 January 2025, the Network Data Security Management Regulation enters into force. Under the regulation, internet platform operators are required to disclose algorithm policies, as well as formulation procedures and adjustment procedures.

  • China issues regulations on network data security management, Government of the People's Republic of China (Official)
30 Aug 2024
adopted

Adopted Network Data Security Management Regulation including algorithm disclosure requirements

On 30 August 2024, the State Council of China approved the Network Data Security Management Regulation prepared by the Cyberspace Administration of China. Under the regulation, internet platform operators are required to disclose algorithm policies,…

  • State Council Approves Network Data Security Management Regulation, Chinese Government (Official)
13 Dec 2021
processing consultation

Closing of the consultation for the Regulations on the Administration of Network Data Security including algorithm disclosure requirements

On 13 December 2021, the consultation for the Draft Regulations on the Administration of Network Data Security closed. The draft is intended to implement and further specify the details of the (i) Cybersecurity Law, (ii) Data Security Law and the (i…

  • China: Regulations on Network Data Security Management, Chinese Cyberspace Authority (Official)
14 Nov 2021
under deliberation

Introduced Draft Regulations on the Administration of Network Data Security including algorithm disclosure requirements

On 14 November 2021, the Draft Regulations on the Administration of Network Data Security have been introduced. The draft in question is intended to implement and to further specify the details of the (i) Cybersecurity Law, (ii) Data Security Law an…

  • China: Regulations on Network Data Security Management, Chinese Cyberspace Authority (Official)
14 Nov 2021
in consultation

Opening of the consultation for the Draft Regulations on the Administration of Network Data Security including algorithm disclosure requirements

On 14 November 2021, the consultation for the Draft Regulations on the Administration of Network Data Security opened. The draft is intended to implement and further specify the details of the (i) Cybersecurity Law, (ii) Data Security Law and the (i…

  • China: Regulations on Network Data Security Management, Chinese Cyberspace Authority (Official)