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China: "Regulation on the Graded Protection of Network Security" enters into force

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"Regulation on the Graded Protection of Network Security" enters into force

On 1 November 2020, the "Regulation on the Graded Protection of Network Security" entered into force. This regulation ranks network and information systems from 1-5, introducing more cybersecurity obligations with a higher degree of danger. Factors…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2018-06-27
in consultation

On 27 June 2018, the Chinese Ministry of Public Security opened a consultation on its "Regulation o…

2018-07-27
processing consultation

On 27 July 2018 the Chinese Ministry of Public Security closed its "Regulation on the Graded Protec…

2020-05-01
adopted

In May, 2020, the "Regulation on the Graded Protection of Network Security" was adopted. This regu…

2020-11-01
in force

On 1 November 2020, the "Regulation on the Graded Protection of Network Security" entered into for…