China: Implementation of the Internet Information Service Algorithms Recommendation Management Regulations
Description
Implementation of the Internet Information Service Algorithms Recommendation Management Regulations
The Internet Information Service Algorithm Recommendation Management Regulations come into force on 1 March 2022. The Regulations create rules for companies, establish rights for users, and set forth sanctions in case of non-compliance. Companies sh…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-08-27
in consultation
2021-09-26
processing consultation
2021-12-31
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
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
content: illegal speech: hosting: display
Regulatory tool
Takedown requirement
Sanctions
Fine
Regulated subjects
1
algorithm: ML/AI optimisation algorithm incl. matching, ranking, sorting: creation (any form)
Regulatory tool
Risk or other impact assessment requirement
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1
Regulatory tool
User consent: Permit user opt-out
Regulator notification requirement
Regulator algorithm description requirement
User or public algorithm description requirement
Sanctions
Fine
Regulated subjects
1