China: Simplified measures for protection of personal information for small personal information processors
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Simplified measures for protection of personal information for small personal information processors enter into force
On 1 September 2026, the simplified measures for the protection of personal information for small personal information processors enter into force. The measures establish a reduced compliance framework for data handlers processing information on few…
Cyberspace Administration adopted simplified measures for protection of personal information for small personal information processors
On 22 July 2026, the Cyberspace Administration and the Ministry of Public Security adopted the simplified measures for the protection of personal information for small personal information processors, establishing a reduced compliance framework for …
Cyberspace Administration closes consultation on simplified measures for protection of personal information for small personal information processors
On 3 May 2026, the Cyberspace Administration closes the consultation on simplified measures for the protection of personal information for small personal information processors. The measures apply to any entity in China that processes the personal i…
Cyberspace Administration opened consultation on simplified measures for protection of personal information for small personal information processors
On 3 April 2026, the Cyberspace Administration opened a consultation on simplified measures for the protection of personal information for small personal information processors, until 3 May 2026. The measures apply to any entity in China that proces…