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China: Cybersecurity Law Amendment enters into force

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Cybersecurity Law Amendment enters into force

On 1 January 2026, the Cybersecurity Law Amendment enters into force. The amendment introduces a new article stipulating that cybersecurity governance shall follow the leadership of the Communist Party of China and align with the national security f…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

Complete timeline of this policy change

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2025-03-28
in consultation

On 28 March 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China, in cooperation with the relevant departme…

2025-04-27
processing consultation

On 27 April 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China closes its public consultation on the draf…

2025-09-12
in consultation

On 12 September 2025, the National People’s Congress of China opened a consultation on the Cybersec…

2025-10-11
processing consultation

On 11 October 2025, the Parliament of China closes its consultation on the Cybersecurity Law (Amend…

2025-10-23
under deliberation

On 23 October 2025, the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National Pe…

2025-10-28
adopted

On 28 October 2025, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress adopted the Cybersecur…

2026-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2026, the Cybersecurity Law Amendment enters into force. The amendment introduces a ne…