China: CAC guidelines for mobile device manufacturers, application providers, and app distribution platforms regarding the Construction of Minor Mode of the Mobile Internet

Progress

Current status
adopted
15 Nov 2024 adopted
22 Jan 2024 processing consultation
22 Dec 2023 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
China
Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

15 Nov 2024
adopted

Issued CAC guidelines for mobile device manufacturers, application providers, and app distribution platforms regarding the Construction of Minor Mode of the Mobile Internet

On 15 November 2024, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) issued guidelines for mobile device manufacturers, application providers, and app distribution platforms to implement a Minor Mode to protect users under 16 and under 18. These guidel…

Source
Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
22 Jan 2024
processing consultation

Closed consultation on draft Measures for the Administration of Online Games including measures for minor protection

On 22 January 2024, the National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) closed the public consultation on the draft Measures for the Administration of Online Games. The draft measures outline specific provisions for online game publishing busi…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body other regulatory body
22 Dec 2023
in consultation

Opened consultation on draft Measures for the Administration of Online Games including measures for minor protection

On 22 December 2023, the National Press and Publication Administration (NPPA) published the draft Measures for the Administration of Online Games, including measures for minor protection and opened a public consultation until 22 January 2024. The d…

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

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