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China: Implemented Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet including data protection requirements

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Implemented Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet including data protection requirements

On 1 January 2024, the Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet entered into force. The Regulations require online service providers to implement an age verification mechanism. The network service providers are allowed to collect the …

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2022-03-14
in consultation

On 14 March 2022, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published and opened a consultation …

2022-04-13
processing consultation

On 13 April 2022, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has closed the consultation on the R…

2023-09-20
adopted

On 20 September 2023, the "Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet" was approved by…

2024-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2024, the Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet entered into force. …