China: Automobile Data Security Provisions including data residency obligations enter into force
Description
Automobile Data Security Provisions including data residency obligations enter into force
On 1 October 2021, the provisions on the Security Management of Automobile Data (Trial) entered into force. Many of the provisions of the draft have been preserved, including the principle of data retention, which applies specifically to important d…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data localisation requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-05-12
in consultation
2021-06-11
in consultation
2021-08-20
in grace period
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
technological consumer goods
Category
All
2
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
technological consumer goods
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
personal data (all forms): storage (any form)
Regulatory tool
Regulator reporting requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
2
Regulatory tool
Risk or other impact assessment requirement
User consent: Permit user opt-out
User right to withdraw consent
Purpose/processing limitation
User notification requirement
User consent: Opt-in requirement
Complaint mechanism requirement
Data storage/retention obligation
User right to deletion of personal data
Local operations requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1
Regulatory tool
Sanctions
Determined by existing law or regulation
Regulated subjects
1 2
data (any form): data processing
Regulatory tool
User consent: Permit user opt-out
Complaint mechanism requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1
Regulatory tool
Sanctions
Determined by existing law or regulation
Regulated subjects
1 2
personal data: biometric: data collection
Regulatory tool
Regulator reporting requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
2
Regulatory tool
Risk or other impact assessment requirement
User consent: Permit user opt-out
Complaint mechanism requirement
Local operations requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1
Regulatory tool
Sanctions
Determined by existing law or regulation
Regulated subjects
1 2
personal data (all forms): transfer: cross-border
Regulatory tool
Regulator approval requirement
Complaint mechanism requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1
Regulatory tool
Sanctions
Determined by existing law or regulation
Regulated subjects
1 2