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China: Adopted Network Data Security Management Regulation including data transfer regulations

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Adopted Network Data Security Management Regulation including data transfer regulations

On 30 August 2024, the State Council of China approved the Network Data Security Management Regulation prepared by the Cyberspace Administration of China. The Regulation requires that one of the four conditions for cross-border data transfers is met…

Scope

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

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2021-11-14
under deliberation

On 14 November 2021, the Draft Regulations on the Administration of Network Data Security have been…

2021-11-14
in consultation

On 14 November 2021, the consultation for the Draft Regulations on the Administration of Network Da…

2021-12-13
processing consultation

On 13 December 2021, the consultation for the Regulations on the Administration of Network Data Sec…

2024-08-30
adopted

On 30 August 2024, the State Council of China approved the Network Data Security Management Regulat…

2025-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2025, the Network Data Security Management Regulation enters into force. The Regulatio…