China: TC260 publishes Guide on Personal Information Security Protection Requirements for Facial Recognition Payment Scenarios

On 26 January 2025, the National Cybersecurity Standardization Technical Committee (TC260) published the "Cybersecurity Standards Practice Guide: Personal Information Security Protection Requirements for Facial Recognition Payment Scenarios”. The Guide outlines security requirements for differenre stages of facial recognition payment processes, including data collection, storage, transmission, export, and deletion. It serves as a reference for service providers, verification services, venue managers, and equipment operators involved in handling personal information within facial recognition payment contexts.