China: Adopted Map Management Regulations
Description
Adopted Map Management Regulations
On 26 November 2015, China's State Council adopted the Map Management Regulations, which will enter into effect on 1 January 2016. The Regulations apply to internet map service providers. According to the Regulations, such service providers must store map data on servers within China.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data localisation requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government