China: Consultation opened for Draft Regulations on the Administration of Network Data Security including data transfer requirements

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Consultation opened for Draft Regulations on the Administration of Network Data Security including data transfer requirements

On 14 November 2021, the consultation for the Draft Regulations on the Administration of Network Data Security opened. The draft in question is intended to implement and further specify the details of the (i) Cybersecurity Law, (ii) Data Security La…

Scope

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

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2021-11-14
under deliberation

On 14 November 2021, the Draft Regulations on the Administration of Network Data Security have been…

2021-11-14
in consultation

On 14 November 2021, the consultation for the Draft Regulations on the Administration of Network Da…

2021-12-13
processing consultation

On 13 December 2021, the consultation for the Regulations on the Administration of Network Data Sec…

2024-08-30
adopted

On 30 August 2024, the State Council of China approved the Network Data Security Management Regulat…

2025-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2025, the Network Data Security Management Regulation enters into force. The Regulatio…

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
2
Type Other corporate representative
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): transfer: cross-border
Regulatory tool
Regulator reporting requirement
User consent: Other requirement
Regulator notification requirement
Standard contractual clauses requirement
Regulator approval requirement
Adequacy decision requirement
Sanctions
Suspension of business
Termination of business
Fine
Regulated subjects
1
Regulatory tool
Sanctions
Fine
Regulated subjects
2

Policy change by business practice

The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.

personal data (all forms): transfer: cross-border