On March 1, 2020, the Provisions on the Governance of Network Information Content Ecology took effect. The Provisions govern China’s network information content ecology—including content producers, platforms, users, industry organizations and Departments of Cyberspace Administration.
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China Emphasizes Protection of Personal Data by Issuing a New Circular
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On February 9, 2020, amidst the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China, in order to protect personal information collected during the fight against coronavirus, such as the personal data of diagnosed patients, suspected patients and individuals who have been in close contact with diagnosed patients, the Cyberspace Administration of China issued a new circular to emphasize the protection of relevant personal data. …
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Year of the CCPA
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2019 was the “Year of the CCPA” as companies around the world worked tirelessly to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018. …
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China Issues Updated Draft Amendments to Information Security Technology Specification
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On October 22, 2019, the drafting group of China’s National Information Security Standardization Technology Committee released a third draft amendment to the Information Security Technology – Personal Information Security Specification.…
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China Issues Provisions on Cyber Protection of Children’s Personal Information
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On October 1, 2019, China’s Provisions on Cyber Protection of Children’s Personal Information becomes effective and are the first rules focused on children’s personal information protection in China.…
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China Issues Draft Regulation on Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Information
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On June 13, 2019, the Cyberspace Administration of China released Draft Measures on Security Assessment of Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Information for public comment. This blog entry provides an overview of the proposed provisions.…
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China’s Cybersecurity Administration Issues Draft Regulations Aimed at Protecting Minors
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On May 31, 2019, the Cyberspace Administration of China released Draft Regulations on Network Protection of Minor’s Personal Information. This blog entry provides an overview of the proposed provisions.…
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China Issues Draft of Data Security Administrative Measures
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On May 28, 2019, the Cyberspace Administration of China released draft Data Security Administrative Measures for public comment. This blog entry provides an overview of the proposed provisions.…
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China Issues Draft Rule on Cybersecurity Review for Certain CII Operators
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On May 24, 2019, multiple Chinese government authorities jointly released draft Cybersecurity Review Measures for public comments, and the deadline for public comments is June 24. This blog entry provides an overview of the proposed provisions.…
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China Ministries Jointly Release Guidelines for Protecting Personal Information Online
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On April 11, 2019, three Chinese bodies issued the Guide to Protection of Security of Internet Personal Information. This blog entry provides an overview of the Guide.…
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