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China: Regulations on management of multi-channel network organisations producing online content including user identification requirement enter into force

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Regulations on management of multi-channel network organisations producing online content including user identification requirement enter into force

On 1 September 2026, the Provisions on the Administration of Internet Information Content Multi-Channel Distribution Services (Order No. 23) enter into force. The Provisions apply to platform information service providers operating content dissemina…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, streaming service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-01-10
in consultation

On 10 January 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) opened a consultation on the draft…

2025-02-09
processing consultation

On 9 February 2025, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) closes the consultation on the dra…

2026-05-29
adopted

On 29 May 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), the Ministry of Public Security, the …

2026-09-01
in force

On 1 September 2026, the Provisions on the Administration of Internet Information Content Multi-Cha…