Progress

Current status
under deliberation
01 Mar 2023 in force
01 Sep 2022 in grace period
07 Jul 2022 adopted
28 Nov 2021 processing consultation
29 Oct 2021 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

01 Mar 2023
in force

Implemented CAC Measures for Security Assessment of Data Exports

On 1 March 2023, the deadline for rectifications under the Measures for Security Assessment of Data Exports was reached. Affected companies were given a grace period until this date to bring their data export practices in line with the requirements …

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
01 Sep 2022
in grace period

Entry into force with grace period CAC Measures for Security Assessment of Data Exports

On 1 September 2022, the "Measures for Security Assessment of Data Exports" by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) entered into force, with a grace period for 6 months, until 1 March 2023. The Measures aim to enact provisions of the "Networ…

Source
Event type order
Action type in force with grace period
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
07 Jul 2022
adopted

Published CAC Measures for Security Assessment of Data Exports

On 7 July 2022, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published the Measures for Security Assessment of Data Exports, which will come into effect on 1 September 2022. The Measures aim to enact provisions of the "Network Security Law", "Data S…

Source
Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
28 Nov 2021
processing consultation

Consultationed closed on CAC draft Measures for Security Assessment of Data Exports

On 28 November 2021, the public consultation on the draft Measures for Security Assessment of Data Exports closes. The draft Measures aim to enact provisions of the "Network Security Law", "Data Security Law", and "Personal Information Protection La…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
29 Oct 2021
in consultation

Consultationed opened on CAC draft Measures for Security Assessment of Data Exports

On 29 October 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published and opened a consultation on the draft Measures for Security Assessment of Data Exports until 28 November 2021. The draft Measures aim to enact provisions of the "Network Sec…

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