China: Implemented data security law focusing on Cybersecurity

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Implemented data security law focusing on Cybersecurity

The Data Security Law, which contains several provisions on the processing of important data by firms, enters into force. The focus lies on data security and the protection of individual rights, for which requirements such as the appointment of a pe…

Scope

Policy Area

Data governance

Policy Instrument

Cybersecurity 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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2020-07-03

under deliberation

On 03 July 2021, the draft of the Data Security Law including cybersecurity measures was published.…

2021-04-29

in consultation

On 29 April 2021, the consultation for the Data Security Law including cybersecurity measures opene…

2021-05-28

processing consultation

On 28 May 2021, the consultation for the Data Security Law including cybersecurity measures closed.…

2021-06-10

adopted

On 1 September 2021, the Chinese National People's Congress adopts the Data Security Law, which con…

2021-09-01

in force

The Data Security Law, which contains several provisions on the processing of important data by fir…