China: Cross-border data transfer regulation in Regulations on Protection of Personal Information by Large-Scale Personal Information Processors

Progress

Current status
in consultation
07 Sep 2026 processing consultation
07 Aug 2026 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
China
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

07 Sep 2026
processing consultation

Cyberspace Administration closes consultation on Regulations on Protection of Personal Information by Large-Scale Personal Information Processors including cross-border data transfer regulation

On 7 September 2026, the Cyberspace Administration closes the consultation on the Regulations on Protection of Personal Information by Large-Scale Personal Information Processors. The Regulations would apply to large-scale personal information proce…

Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
07 Aug 2026
in consultation

Cyberspace Administration opened consultation on Regulations on Protection of Personal Information by Large-Scale Personal Information Processors including cross-border data transfer regulation

On 7 August 2026, the Cyberspace Administration opened a consultation on the Regulations on Protection of Personal Information by Large-Scale Personal Information Processors, until 7 September 2026. The Regulations would apply to large-scale persona…

Event type order
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body