ChinaLawCAC Order No. 16

Provisions on Promoting and Regulating Cross-Border Data Flows

Relaxes China's data export rules by exempting several categories of cross-border transfers from security assessment, standard contract or certification requirements and letting free trade zones set negative lists.

Where it stands

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Promulgated as CAC Order No. 16 and enters into force on publicationMar 22, 20242 years ago

Body: Cyberspace Administration of China
In effect since: Mar 22, 20242 years ago

Data Privacy

Official page On Regulations: China Cross-Border Data Flow Provisions

Timeline

Mar 22, 2024 2 years ago
Promulgated as CAC Order No. 16 and enters into force on publication
Nov 28, 2023 2 years ago
Reviewed and adopted at a CAC office meeting