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China: Implemented interim measures for data security management of accounting firms including cybersecurity measures

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Implemented interim measures for data security management of accounting firms including cybersecurity measures

On 1 October 2024, the Interim Measures for Data Security Management of Accounting Firms enter into force. The interim measures establish data security obligations for accounting firms that provide auditing services for certain categories of compani…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2023-11-02
in consultation

On 2 November 2023, the Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China opened a public consu…

2023-12-11
processing consultation

On 11 December 2023, the Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China closed the public co…

2024-05-10
adopted

On 10 May 2024, the Ministry of Finance and the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) adopted th…

2024-10-01
in force

On 1 October 2024, the Interim Measures for Data Security Management of Accounting Firms enter into…