China: Cyberspace Administration of China closes consultation on draft Administrative Measures for Digital Virtual Human Information Services including cybersecurity regulation

On 6 May 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) closes the consultation on draft Administrative Measures for Digital Virtual Human Information Services including cybersecurity regulation. The consultation had been opened on 3 April 2026. The draft Measures apply to organisations and individuals providing internet information services to the public within the territory of the People's Republic of China through digital virtual persons. They would require providers and users to conduct data processing activities within specific purposes and scopes, use data with legal sources, and fulfil data security protection responsibilities. Providers and users would be required to take technical measures and other necessary measures to ensure the security of data storage and transmission and prevent data leakage or improper use. Digital virtual human service providers with public opinion attributes or social mobilisation capabilities would be required to conduct security assessments in accordance with relevant national regulations.