Data Protection in 2023: Towards a More Pragmatic Regulatory Framework and Establishment of a Data Element Market

February 08, 2024 | BY

Susan Mok

2023 was a highly significant year for the regulation of data protection in China. Casper Sek of Jingtian & Gongcheng charts the key developments

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Summary

  • A number of significant areas received close legislative and regulatory attention in 2023
  • This included cross-border data transfer, where a clear willingness to adopt a pragmatic approach was evident
  • A series of data protection rules and standards were progressively implemented, or published for public consultation, and enforcement was broad and decisive
  • The authorities also responded promptly and robustly to the new compliance challenges posed by emerging technologies, including generative AI; this included issuing what is thought to be the world's first governmental rule directly governing this area