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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. Furthermore, a data processor who intends to provide personal information outside the People's Republic of China, shall inform the individual of the name, contact information, processing purpose, processing method, type of personal information and the individual's exercise to the overseas data recipient. Additionally, the individual's consent shall be obtained.

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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

Complete timeline of this policy change

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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…

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