China: Data protection regulation in Cyberspace Administration implementation opinions on improving convenience of digital services for inbound personnel
Progress
Current status
adopted
05 Feb 2026 adopted
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Cyberspace Administration adopted implementation opinions on improving convenience of digital services for inbound personnel including data protection regulation
On 5 February 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China issued the Implementation Opinions on Enhancing the Convenience of Digital Services for Inbound Foreign Nationals. The opinions call for data classification and tiered protection, as well as…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government