China: Shanghai Data Regulations including data protection regulation adopted
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Shanghai Data Regulations including data protection regulation adopted
On 29 November 2021, the Shanghai Municipal Government adopted the Shanghai Data Regulations. The Regulations lay out the conditions under which rights to data and privacy must be respected. Notably, collection or processing of personal information requires individual consent and proper notification of the individual. The Regulations also place the collection of biometric information within specific limits, requiring necessity and consent. Further, the Regulations set out principles for the establishment of a data market and the further development of the digital economy. The Regulations will enter into force on 1 January 2022.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-09-30
in consultation
2021-10-20
processing consultation
2021-11-29
adopted
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
cross-cutting
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
personal data: biometric: data collection
Regulatory tool
User right to rectification of personal data
User right to deletion of personal data
User right to withdraw consent
Preventive security requirement
Regulator notification requirement
Purpose/processing limitation
User consent: Opt-in requirement
Sanctions
TBR - Existing statutory sanction
Regulated subjects
1
personal data (all forms): storage (any form)
Regulatory tool
User right to rectification of personal data
User right to deletion of personal data
User right to withdraw consent
Preventive security requirement
Regulator notification requirement
User consent: Opt-in requirement
Sanctions
TBR - Existing statutory sanction
Regulated subjects
1
personal data (all forms): data processing
Regulatory tool
User right to rectification of personal data
User right to deletion of personal data
User right to withdraw consent
Preventive security requirement
Regulator notification requirement
User consent: Opt-in requirement
Sanctions
TBR - Existing statutory sanction
Regulated subjects
1
personal data (all forms): data collection
Regulatory tool
User right to rectification of personal data
User right to deletion of personal data
User right to withdraw consent
Preventive security requirement
Regulator notification requirement
User consent: Opt-in requirement
Sanctions
TBR - Existing statutory sanction
Regulated subjects
1