China: Blocking mechanism in Data Security Law
Progress
Current status
in force
01 Sep 2021 in force
10 Jun 2021 adopted
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Prohibition of goods and services
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented data security law including a blocking mechanism
On 1 September 2021, the Data Security Law, which contains several provisions on the processing of important data by firms, enters into force. In case of non-compliance, for example with monitoring obligations or in the case of a breach, it includes…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament
Adoption of data security law including a blocking mechanism
The Chinese National People's Congress adopts the Data Security Law, which contains several provisions on the processing of important data by firms. In case of non-compliance, it includes the possibility for the Chinese government to impose fines of…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
adoption
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament