China: Map Management Regulations
Progress
Current status
in force
01 Jan 2016 in force
26 Nov 2015 adopted
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data localisation requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented Map Management Regulations
On 1 January 2016, China's State Council implemented the Map Management Regulations. The Regulations apply to internet map service providers. According to the Regulations, such service providers must store map data on servers within China.
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Adopted Map Management Regulations
On 26 November 2015, China's State Council adopted the Map Management Regulations, which will enter into effect on 1 January 2016. The Regulations apply to internet map service providers. According to the Regulations, such service providers must sto…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government