China: Consultation closed on Measures on the Administration of Internet Information Services (Revised Draft for Public Comments) including identification requirement

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Consultation closed on Measures on the Administration of Internet Information Services (Revised Draft for Public Comments) including identification requirement

On 7 February 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has closed the consultation on the Measures on the Administration of Internet Information Services (Revised Draft for Public Comments). The Measures would apply to Internet Information Service providers, supervisors, and administrators within the territory of the People's Republic of China. It requires users of internet information services to provide real information to verify their identities.

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Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2021-01-08
in consultation

On 8 January 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has, working jointly with the Minis…

2021-02-07
processing consultation

On 7 February 2021, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has closed the consultation on the…