China: Implemented Cybersecurity Law including data protection provisions
Description
Implemented Cybersecurity Law including data protection provisions
On 1 June 2017, the Cybersecurity Law of China, which includes data protection provisions, has been implemented. The law requires network operators to maintain strict confidentiality of collected user information, implement user information protecti…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2015-06-24
under deliberation
2016-11-07
adopted