China: User identification requirements in Regulations on management of internet information content distribution services (No. 23)
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Regulations on management of multi-channel network organisations producing online content including user identification requirement enter into force
On 1 September 2026, the Provisions on the Administration of Internet Information Content Multi-Channel Distribution Services (Order No. 23) enter into force. The Provisions apply to platform information service providers operating content dissemina…
Cyberspace Administration adopted regulations on management of multi-channel network organisations producing online content including user identification requirement
On 29 May 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) ado…
Cyberspace Administration closes consultation on draft regulations on management of multi-channel network organisations producing online content including user identification requirement
On 9 February 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) closes the consultation on the draft regulations on the management of related business activities of multi-channel distribution service agencies of network information content. Multi-c…
Cyberspace Administration opened consultation on draft regulations on management of multi-channel network organisations producing online content including user identification requirement
On 10 January 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) opened a consultation on the draft regulations on the management of related business activities of multi-channel distribution service agencies of network information content, until 9 F…