Progress

Current status
in force
01 Jun 2023in force
24 Feb 2023adopted
29 Jul 2022processing consultation
30 Jun 2022in 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
data protection authority
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

01 Jun 2023
in force

Implemented Standard Contractual Measures for Exporting Personal Information Abroad

On 1 June 2023, the Chinese Internet Information Office's Standard Contractual Measures for Exporting Personal Information Abroad, entered into force. The main objective of the Standard Measures is to protect personal information and control the tra…

Event typeorder
Action typeimplementation
Government branchexecutive
Government bodydata protection authority
24 Feb 2023
adopted

Adopted Standard Contractual Measures for Exporting Personal Information Abroad

On 24 February 2023, the Chinese Internet Information Office adopted Standard Contractual Measures for Exporting Personal Information Abroad, which will become effective from 1 June 2023. The main objective of the Standard Measures is to protect per…

Event typeorder
Action typeadoption
Government branchexecutive
Government bodydata protection authority
29 Jul 2022
processing consultation

Closed consultation on CAC Provisions on Standard Contracts for Exporting Personal Information Abroad

On 29 July 2022, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) closed the public consultation on its draft Provisions on Standard Contracts for Exporting Personal Information Abroad. The Provisions outline obligations regarding the transfer of person…

Event typeorder
Action typeconsultation closed
Government branchexecutive
Government bodyother regulatory body
30 Jun 2022
in consultation

Opened consultation on CAC Provisions on Standard Contracts for Exporting Personal Information Abroad

On 30 June 2022, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) opened a public consultation on its draft Provisions on Standard Contracts for Exporting Personal Information Abroad until 29 July 2022. The Provisions outline obligations regarding the t…

Event typeorder
Action typeconsultation opened
Government branchexecutive
Government bodyother regulatory body