China. Data access / sharing. Departmental rules
National Network ID MeasuresMeasures for the Administration of National Network Identity Authentication Public Services (国家网络身份认证公共服务管理办法)
Partly verified
Medium confidence.Category approximated (no identity category in schema). Privacy groups have raised surveillance concerns. [Link: official Chinese (CAC/MPS joint release); CLT translation of final measures]
§1Summary
- Synopsis
Creates a state-run network identity service issuing an 'internet number' and certificate that lets users verify identity to online services without handing over full ID details. Use is voluntary, with guardian involvement for minors.
- Key themes
- Unique features
Centralised state digital ID for online real-name verification; platforms receive a token rather than ID data.
- SaaS relevance
SaaS required to do real-name verification in China may accept the national network ID instead of collecting ID numbers.
§2Dates
- Key dates
- Adopted
- In force
§3Text and authority
- Text
- Authoritative text cac.gov.cn
- English text chinalawtranslate.com
- Authority
- Ministry of Public Security and CAC (with other ministries)
§4Where it applies
- Domestic law of
- China
§5Sources and verification
- Sources consulted
- Verification
Medium confidence.
Partly verified
Medium confidence.Category approximated (no identity category in schema). Privacy groups have raised surveillance concerns. [Link: official Chinese (CAC/MPS joint release); CLT translation of final measures]