China: Regulations on the Scope of Necessary Personal Information for Common Types of Mobile Internet Applications implemented
Description
Regulations on the Scope of Necessary Personal Information for Common Types of Mobile Internet Applications implemented
On 1 May 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), together with a number of other government ministries, has implemented the Regulations on the Scope of Necessary Personal Information for Common Types of Mobile Internet Applications. The Regulations apply to mobile apps which collect user's personal information, setting out the scope of necessary personal information for providing app services depending on service type, and stating that service cannot be refused to users for not agreeing to provide non-essential personal information.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
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 (all forms): data collection
Regulatory tool
User consent: Permit user opt-out
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1