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ChinaChinaLawCAC 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.
Promulgated as CAC Order No. 16 and enters into force on publicationMar 22, 2024 2 years ago
- Body
- Cyberspace Administration of China
- In effect since
- Mar 22, 20242 years ago
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
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Change log
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Summaries of public legislative records, executive actions and court rulings, for reference, not legal advice. Check the official page linked on each item. First seen 2026-09-27. Checked against the official source.