The Chinese Government Issues Draft Cybersecurity Regulations to Protect Critical Information Infrastructure

On June 10, 2017, the Cyberspace Administration of China (the “CAC”) released the Draft Regulations on the Security Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure (the “Draft Regulations” 《关键信息基础设施安全保护条例（征求意见稿）》). The CAC is seeking public comments with a deadline of August 10, 2017. The final version will likely be announced soon after that date.

Since the promulgation of the Cybersecurity Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “Cybersecurity Law”) on November 7, 2016, the CAC has released a series of supporting regulations for implementing the Cybersecurity Law, such as the Draft Measures for the Security Assessment of Personal Information and Important Data to be Transmitted Abroad (April 11, 2017), Regulations on Internet-based News Information Services (May 2, 2017) and Measures on Security Examination for Online Products and Services (May 2, 2017).

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