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China: Implemented Cybersecurity Law including content moderation regulation

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Implemented Cybersecurity Law including content moderation regulation

On 1 June 2017, the Cybersecurity Law of China, which includes content moderation regulation, has been implemented. The law makes individuals and organisations responsible for their use of websites, prohibits the establishment of websites for illega…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament

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2015-06-24
under deliberation

On 24 June 2015, the Cybersecurity Law has been introduced to the Standing Committee of the Nationa…

2016-11-07
adopted

On 7 November 2016, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republ…

2017-06-01
in force

On 1 June 2017, the Cybersecurity Law of China, which includes content moderation regulation, has b…