Data Security Law of the People’s Republic of China

Data Security Law of the People’s Republic of China has been passed on 10 June 2021 and will become effective on 1 September 2021. This law will govern not only data activities conducted in China, but also regulate data activities conducted outside of China by any individuals or organizations that harm the national security or the interests of citizens and organizations in China. A national level data categorization and classification system will be established according to this law to implement different levels of data protection. This law will also impose data security protection obligation, govern cross-border data transfer, agent service for data transaction and licensable data processing services.