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China Data Regulation
Independent English reference for China's data protection, cybersecurity, privacy, and cross-border data transfer rules.
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Open law registry| Short Name | Full Title | Status | Updated | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSL | Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China 中华人民共和国网络安全法 | amended | 2026-05-20 | Official Chinese article records published; English translation editorial review pending |
| DSL | Data Security Law of the People's Republic of China 中华人民共和国数据安全法 | effective | 2026-05-20 | Official Chinese article records published; English translation editorial review pending |
| PIPL | Personal Information Protection Law of the People's Republic of China 中华人民共和国个人信息保护法 | effective | 2026-05-20 | 74 site reference translation records published; editorial review ongoing |
Standards Coverage
Open standards registry| Standard | Family | Translation | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB/T 22239 | MLPS / Classified Protection | translation preparation in progress | source verification pending |
| GB/T 28448 | MLPS / Classified Protection | translation preparation in progress | source verification pending |
| GB/T 25070 | MLPS / Classified Protection | translation preparation in progress | source verification pending |
| GB/T 35273 | Personal Information / Privacy | translation preparation in progress | source verification pending |
| GB/T 37964 | Personal Information / Privacy | translation preparation in progress | source verification pending |
| GB/T 39335 | Personal Information / Privacy | translation preparation in progress | source verification pending |
| GB/T 43697 | Personal Information / Privacy | translation preparation in progress | source verification pending |
| GB/T 45574 | Personal Information / Privacy | translation preparation in progress | source verification pending |
Regional Rules and Negative Lists
Open regional registry| Region | Policy Type | Cross-border Data | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing / Beijing | Negative list / local guidance | true | source verification pending |
| Shanghai / Shanghai | FTZ pilot policy | true | source verification pending |
| Jiangsu | Local implementation guidance | true | source verification pending |
| Fujian | Local pilot rule | true | source verification pending |
| Tianjin / Tianjin | Local pilot rule | true | source verification pending |