Data Protection in 2024: the Formation of the Data Protection Regulatory Framework

Casper Sek of Jingtian & Gongcheng examines the evolution and refinement of China’s data protection oversight throughout 2024

Summary

  • 2024 marked the establishment of a comprehensive framework for cross-border data transfers, and the issuing of regulations on the administration of network data security
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  • In addition to national legislation on data protection, sectoral regulators introduced and implemented industry-specific data protection rules
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  • A set of overarching national standards for data protection was released and a number of other standards are expected to be finalized in 2025
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2024 marked a significant milestone in China’s data protection landscape. During the year, the regulatory authorities refined, optimized, and ultimately established a comprehensive framework for cross-border data transfers. The final issuance of the Regulations for the Administration of Network Data Security (网络数据安全管理条例), one of the country’s most pivotal data regulations, represented a key moment in the evolution of China’s data protection regulatory system.

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