China: Content moderation regulation in CAC Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information
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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…
SourcePromulgated 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…
SourceAdopted 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…
SourceClosed 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,…
SourceOpened 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, …
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