China: Closed consultation on draft Regulations for the use of facial recognition technology including data protection regulation
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Closed 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…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
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2023-08-08
in consultation
2023-09-07
processing consultation
2024-09-30
adopted
2025-03-13
in grace period