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China: Implemented Network Data Security Management Regulation including data protection requirements

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Implemented Network Data Security Management Regulation including data protection requirements

On 1 January 2025, the Network Data Security Management Regulation enters into force. The Regulation implements and further specifies obligations under Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law, and Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). Under the R…

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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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 public consultation opened for the Draft Regulations on the Administration…

2021-12-13
processing consultation

On 13 December 2021, the public consultation opened for the Draft Regulations on the Administration…

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…