China: Data protection regulation in Law on the 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
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Ministry of Public Security closes consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including data protection regulation
On 2 March 2026, the Ministry of Public Security closes the public consultation on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime. The law addresses cybercrime within China and extends to acts by citizens or entities abroad that harm China's in…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority
Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including data protection regulation
On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a public consultation on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime until 2 March 2026. The law addresses cybercrime within China and extends to acts by citizens or entities abroad …
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority