Progress

Current status
in force
01 Aug 2024 in force
14 Jun 2024 in grace period
25 Dec 2023 adopted
06 Aug 2023 processing consultation
07 Jul 2023 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
China
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

01 Aug 2024
in force

Implemented CAC Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information including content moderation regulation

On 1 August 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC)’s Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information enter into force. The regulations outline obligations to address online content deemed violent or harmful, aimed at upholdi…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
14 Jun 2024
in grace period

Promulgated CAC Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information including content moderation regulation

On 14 June 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC)’s Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information were promulgated. The regulations outline obligations to address online content deemed violent or harmful, aimed at upholdin…

Source
Event type order
Action type in force with grace period
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
25 Dec 2023
adopted

Adopted CAC Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information including content moderation regulation

On 25 December 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) adopted the Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information. The regulations outline obligations to address online content deemed violent or harmful, aimed at upholding n…

Source
Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
06 Aug 2023
processing consultation

Closed consultation on draft regulations on cyber violence

On 6 August 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) closed its consultation on the draft regulations on cyber violence. The draft regulations provide a definition of online violence as any illegal or harmful information including insults,…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
07 Jul 2023
in consultation

Opened consultation on draft regulations on cyber violence

On 7 July 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) opened a consultation on the draft regulations on cyber violence until 6 August 2023. The draft regulations define online violence as any illegal or harmful information including insults, …

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

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