Digital Policy Alert logo

China: Measures for identifying internet platform service providers with large number of minor users and significant impact on minors enter into force

Policy overview

Description

Measures for identifying internet platform service providers with large number of minor users and significant impact on minors enter into force

On 1 April 2026, the measures for identifying internet platform service providers with a large number of minor users and a significant impact on minors enter into force. The measures apply to platforms operating in China that either primarily target…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Consumer protection authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, platform intermediary: e-commerce, platform intermediary: other
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
consumer protection authority

Complete timeline of this policy change

Hide details
2025-09-16
in consultation

On 16 September 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) opened the consultation on the m…

2025-10-15
processing consultation

On 15 October 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) closes the consultation on the mea…

2026-02-11
adopted

On 11 February 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China and seven central authorities adopted t…

2026-02-28
in grace period

On 28 February 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China released the measures for identifying i…

2026-04-01
in force

On 1 April 2026, the measures for identifying internet platform service providers with a large numb…