China Begins AI Regulatory Push with Data Protection Focus

October 27, 2021 | BY

Vincent Chow

The proliferation of data protection regulations has significant implications for AI service providers, who can expect more stringent rules moving forward

Popular Chinese mobile apps. Photographer: Anthony Kwan/Bloomberg

Summary

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  • Artificial intelligence regulation has strong initial data protection focus 
  • Cybersecurity Law, Personal Information Protection Law, Data Security Law all contain provisions that AI service providers must comply with
  • New draft algorithm regulations encourage industry to increase self-regulation

The Chinese government has begun introducing stringent rules governing the most popular applications of artificial intelligence in China today. Even though there is as yet no "AI Law" in China, the government's regulatory push for greater safeguards in the design and use of AI, primarily through a data protection angle initially, means that there are already numerous provisions and rules that AI service providers must navigate.

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