Legislation roundup: Personal information compliance audits, public security video and image information systems, and Shanghai regional headquarters

A compliance audit is required when processing personal information of more than 10 million persons. Hotel rooms and restaurants are prohibited from installing image capturing equipment. China regional headquarters in Shanghai that are upgraded to Asia-Pacific regional headquarters will be offered financial incentives.

Data Protection

Cyberspace Administration of China, Measures for the Administration of Compliance Audits of Personal Information Protection
国家互联网信息办公室个人信息保护合规审计管理办法


A personal information handler that processes the personal information of more than 10 million persons shall conduct a compliance audit of personal information protection at least once every two years.

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