China: Cybersecurity regulation in Law on Prevention and Control of Cybercrime
Progress
Current status
in consultation
02 Mar 2026 processing consultation
31 Jan 2026 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
ML and AI development
other service provider
software provider: app stores
DLT development
infrastructure provider: cloud computing, storage and databases
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Ministry of Public Security closes consultation on Law on Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including cybersecurity regulation
On 2 March 2026, the Ministry of Public Security closes the consultation on the draft Law on Prevention and Control of Cybercrime, including cybersecurity regulation. It mandates that telecommunications, finance, and internet service providers adopt…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including cybersecurity regulation
On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a consultation on the draft Law on Prevention and Control of Cybercrime, including cybersecurity regulation, until 2 March 2026. It mandates that telecommunications, finance, and internet se…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority