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China × Technology, Data & Cyber
Data, cyber and technology rules for running a digital business internationally. In China, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
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From the China market guide: the points that matter most for technology, data & cyber, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research100% of statements checked against a source25 checked against an official source25 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-19Not yet professionally reviewed
The Personal Information Protection Law came into force on 1 November 2021.
Processing of personal information in China and certain processing abroad of information about people in China.National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China · checked 2026-10-19For serious violations of the Personal Information Protection Law, provincial-level or higher authorities may impose a fine of up to RMB 50 million or 5 percent of the previous year's turnover.
Serious cases; responsible individuals can also be fined.National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China · checked 2026-10-19Outbound data transfers may require a security assessment, a standard contract for personal information export, or personal information protection certification, procedures that mainly concern important data and certain volumes of personal information.
National rules; the page gives no numeric volume thresholds.Shanghai Municipal People's Government (english.shanghai.gov.cn) · checked 2026-10-19Under Shanghai's negative list for outbound data, covering finance, shipping, trade and commerce, and meteorology, data outside the list may be transferred abroad without these procedures, and the list now applies citywide.
Shanghai only; 9 scenarios, 29 data subcategories and 109 data items.Shanghai Municipal People's Government (english.shanghai.gov.cn) · checked 2026-10-19The Data Security Law was adopted on 10 June 2021 and took effect on 1 September 2021.
Data processing activities, including important data.NPC Observer · checked 2026-10-19An amendment to the Cybersecurity Law was adopted on 28 October 2025 and took effect on 1 January 2026.
Network operators and critical information infrastructure.NPC Observer · checked 2026-10-19Read the full guide: Data protection, cyber and digital
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Shanghai · ChinaWONE Global Partner · China
Roberto Gilardino is Regional Partner at Horizons, supervising the advisory’s activities in North Asia as well as additional countries (including Mongolia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, UAE, Cyprus and Malta).
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