CDR China Data Regulation

Data Security

Data Security Law of the People's Republic of China

中华人民共和国数据安全法

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Short nameDSL
JurisdictionChina
Statuseffective
Promulgation date2021-06-10
Effective date2021-09-01
Issuing authorityStanding Committee of the National People's Congress
Last reviewed2026-05-20
Last updated2026-05-20
Source typeofficial
Translation typeunofficial_internal_translation
Chinese original sourceChina NPC
Translation statusOfficial Chinese article records published; English translation editorial review pending
Article structure55 articles; article numbering archived; article text extraction in progress

Unofficial Translation Notice

This is an unofficial English translation prepared for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. In case of any discrepancy, the official Chinese text published by the competent authority shall prevail.

本文为非官方英文翻译，仅供一般信息参考，不构成法律意见。如与主管机关发布的中文正式文本不一致，以中文正式文本为准。

Summary

China's core data security law, establishing data classification and grading protection, important data controls, data security obligations, and state data security governance mechanisms.

The DSL provides a general framework for data security governance in China. This page now includes article-level Chinese source records and should be read alongside the CSL, PIPL, sectoral rules, important data requirements, and cross-border data transfer measures.

Key Obligations

  • Carry out data processing activities in accordance with laws and regulations.
  • Establish data security management systems and technical protection measures.
  • Strengthen risk monitoring for data processing activities.
  • Comply with special rules for important data where applicable.

Related Documents

Amendment and Version History

  • 2021-06-10: Adopted. Adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.
  • 2021-09-01: Effective. Effective date recorded from the official source.

Article Index

Official Chinese article records published; English translation editorial review pending.

55 article-level records available.

Chapter I General Provisions

  1. Article 1 editorial review pending
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Chapter II Data Security and Development

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Chapter III Data Security Systems

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Chapter IV Data Security Protection Obligations

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Chapter V Government Affairs Data Security and Opening

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Chapter VI Legal Liability

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Chapter VII Supplementary Provisions

  1. Article 53 editorial review pending
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  3. Article 55 editorial review pending
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