Cyberspace Administration of China, Regulations for the Administration of Cyber Data Security (Draft for Comments)

Issued: November 14, 2021

Main contents: A data processor that conducts the activities set forth below shall, in accordance with relevant state provisions, file for a cybersecurity review:

(1)        it is an internet platform operator that concentrates and has in its possession a large volume of data resources that have a bearing on national security, economic development and/or the public interest and it is effecting a merger, restructuring or division that affects or could affect national security;