China: Trial measures for administration of negative list for data cross-border transfer in pilot free trade zone enters into force

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Trial measures for administration of negative list for data cross-border transfer in pilot free trade zone enters into force

On 5 September 2025, the trial measures for the administration of the negative list for data cross-border transfer in the Chongqing Pilot Free Trade Zone enters into force. The measures aim to regulate and facilitate cross-border data flows. They ap…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-09-01
adopted

On 1 September 2025, the Chongqing Municipal Cyberspace Administration issued the measures for the …

2025-09-05
in force

On 5 September 2025, the trial measures for the administration of the negative list for data cross-…