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ChinaChinaLawLawMPS Order No. 173

Measures for the Administration of National Network Identity Authentication Public Services

Creates a voluntary state-run online identity system that issues citizens a network ID number and network certificate so they can verify their identity to platforms without handing over ID card details, while platforms must keep other verification options.

Where it stands

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawIn force

Measures enter into forceJul 15, 20251 year ago

Body
Ministry of Public Security, Cyberspace Administration of China, Ministry of Civil Affairs, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, National Health Commission, Nationa
In effect since
Jul 15, 20251 year ago
PrivacyDataPlatforms
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Timeline

  1. Jul 15, 2025 1 year ago

    Measures enter into force

  2. May 19, 2025 1 year ago

    Promulgated as Order No. 173 by MPS, CAC and four other agencies

  3. Feb 27, 2025 1 year ago

    Adopted at the first ministerial meeting of the Ministry of Public Security in 2025