China: Data protection measures in Cyberspace Administration regulations on safe application of facial recognition technology
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Cyberspace Administration's regulations on safe application of facial recognition technology including data protection measures enter into force
On 1 June 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China's regulations on the safe application of facial recognition technology including data protection measures enter into force. The regulation applies to entities processing facial information withi…
SourceCyberspace Administration's regulations on safe application of facial recognition technology including data protection measures entered into force with grace period
On 13 March 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China released the regulations on the safe application of facial recognition technology including data protection measures. The regulation applies to entities processing facial information within Ch…
SourceCyberspace Administration adopted regulations on safe application of facial recognition technology including data protection measures
On 30 September 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China adopted the regulations on the safe application of facial recognition technology including data protection measures. The regulation applies to entities processing facial information within…
SourceClosed consultation on draft Regulations for the use of facial recognition technology including data protection regulation
On 7 September 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) closed its consultation on the draft Regulations for the use of facial recognition technology. In particular, face recognition technology may only be used with the individual’s consen…
SourceOpened consultation on draft Regulations for the use of facial recognition technology including data protection regulation
On 8 August 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) opened a consultation on the draft Regulations for the use of facial recognition technology until 7 September 2023. In particular, face recognition technology may only be used with the i…
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