China. Data localisation / cross-border. Departmental rules
China SCC MeasuresMeasures on the Standard Contract for Outbound Transfer of Personal Information (个人信息出境标准合同办法)
In force
§1Summary
- Synopsis
Introduces China's mandatory template contract for exporting personal information and requires the signed contract plus a PI impact assessment to be filed with the provincial CAC. It is the most-used export route for mid-volume exporters.
- Key themes
- Unique features
Template cannot be negotiated beyond additions that do not conflict; filing within 10 working days of contract effect.
- SaaS relevance
Most mid-sized SaaS exporters from China use this route for intra-group or vendor transfers.
§2Obligations
- Cross-border transfers
- Template contract + filing
- Maximum penalty
- Per PIPL
§3Dates
- Key dates
- Adopted
- In force
- Grace period to 2023-12-01; eligibility thresholds reset by 2024 Provisions
§4Text and authority
- Text
- Authoritative text cac.gov.cn
- English text chinalawtranslate.com
- Authority
- Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC)
§5Where it applies
- Domestic law of
- China
§6Sources and verification
- Sources consulted
- Verification
High confidence.
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