Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Strengthening the Protection of Online Information, December 28, 2012 [English Version]

Document type
Regulation
Country
Imposing further regulations on ISPs and business enterprises, and non-profits to handle electronic personal information including: (1) stating explicitly the purpose, means and scope of such personal information collection and usage, (2) publicizing widely relevant policies and obtain consent of such collection, (3) prohibiting disclosure, alteration, selling, or destruction of collected electronic personal information, (4) adopting technical and other necessary measures to ensure the safety of electronic personal information, and must promptly take remedial measures when such information is disclosed, damaged or lost, (5) promptly taking any remedial measures if anything of the above occurs, (6) and requiring ISPs to mandate users to furnish authentic identity information when providing access or information related services to the users.
Country
Year
2012
Topic, claim, or defense
Privacy or Data Protection
Document type
Regulation
Issuing entity
Administrative Authority
Type of service provider
Internet Access Provider (Including Mobile)
OSP obligation considered
Data Retention or Disclosure