China: User identification requirement 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
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
other service provider
technological consumer goods
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Ministry of Public Security closes consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including user identification requirement
On 2 March 2026, the Ministry of Public Security closes the public consultation on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime. Article 11 requires the use of authentic identity information when opening mobile, Internet of Things, and paymen…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority
Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including user identification requirement
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. Article 11 requires the use of authentic identity information when opening mobile, Internet o…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
consumer protection authority