On Sep. 12, 2025, CHI PRL sought feedback on the revised draft of Cybersecurity law.
Public consultation closes on Oct. 11, 2025.
On Mar. 28, CHI CAC proposed to revise cybersecurity law.
CHI CAC issued revised draft of Cybersecurity law for further comments.
Follows CHI PRL Apr. 2024 drafted legislative work plan, bills planned, see #209454.
Also follows CHI CAC Sep. 2022 proposed to amend cybersecurity law, see #148076.
Proposed Amendments
Adjusted the penalty range of article 59 of the Cybersecurity Law with reference to the Data security law, and corresponding penalty provisions have been added.
Added legal liability for selling or providing critical network equipment and network security-specific products that have not obtained the required security certification.
Adjusted legal responsibility for failing to report to the competent authorities and for failing to stop the transmission of information prohibited by laws or regulations from being published or transmitted, or to take measures to eliminate such information.
Clarified the disposal and punishment measures for violations with serious impacts.
Clarified the legal liability for the security of personal information and important data.
Clarified circumstances regarding lenient, mitigated or zero administrative penalties.
Consultation Period
Consultation closes on Apr. 27, 2025.
Sep. 8, 2025 CHI PRL First Review
On Sep. 8, 2025, CHI PRL said draft amendment was submitted for first review, aims to strengthen legal responsibility and increase penalties for cybersecurity violations.
Sep. 12, 2025 Public Consultation
On Sep. 12, 2025, CHI PRL sought feedback on the revised draft of Cybersecurity law.
