China: Data protection requirements in Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet
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Implemented Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet including data protection requirements
On 1 January 2024, the Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet entered into force. The Regulations require online service providers to implement an age verification mechanism. The network service providers are allowed to collect the …
Adopted Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet including data protection requirements
On 20 September 2023, the "Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet" was approved by the State Council. The Regulations would require online service providers to implement real identification checks. The processing of personal informa…
Consultation closed on Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet (Draft) including data protection requirement
On 13 April 2022, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has closed the consultation on the Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet (Draft), which include rules on data governance concerning minors. The Regulations would requir…
Consultation opened on Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet (Draft) including data protection requirement
On 14 March 2022, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published and opened a consultation on the Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet (Draft), which include rules on data governance concerning minors. The consultation wil…