Progress

Current status
in force
22 Mar 2024 in force
15 Oct 2023 processing consultation
28 Sep 2023 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
China
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

22 Mar 2024
in force

Adopted CAC Regulations on Promoting and Regulating Cross-Border Data Flows

On 22 March 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) adopted Regulations on Promoting and Regulating Cross-Border Data Flows, outlining the mechanisms that have to be used for the transfer of data to other jurisdictions. Under the adopted…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority
15 Oct 2023
processing consultation

Closed consultation on Draft of Regulations on Standardising and Promoting Cross-border Data Flows

On 15 October 2023, the public consultation initiated by the Cyberspace Administration of China on the Draft of Regulations on Standardising and Promoting Cross-border Data Flows ended. The regulations aim to safeguard national data security, uphold…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority
28 Sep 2023
in consultation

Opened consultation on Draft of Regulations on Standardising and Promoting Cross-border Data Flows

On 28 September 2023, the Cyberspace Administration of China opened a public consultation on the Draft of Regulations on Standardising and Promoting Cross-border Data Flows until 15 October 2023. The regulations aim to safeguard national data securi…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body data protection authority