China: Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including user identification requirement

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Ministry of Public Security opened consultation on Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime including user identification requirement

On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a public consultation on the Law on the Prevention and Control of Cybercrime until 2 March 2026. Article 11 requires the use of authentic identity information when opening mobile, Internet o…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, other service provider, technological consumer goods
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority

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2026-01-31
in consultation

On 31 January 2026, the Ministry of Public Security opened a public consultation on the Law on the …

2026-03-02
processing consultation

On 2 March 2026, the Ministry of Public Security closes the public consultation on the Law on the P…