On 23 August 2019 the Cyberspace Administration of China issued the final version of the Provisions on the Cyber Protection of Personal Information of Children, which came into effect on 1 October 2019 (for further details please see "Cyberspace Administration of China issues rules on protection of children's personal information").
According to the provisions, network operators must:
- formulate separate rules and user agreements to protect children's personal information; and
- designate a dedicated person to oversee the protection of children's personal information.
In their collection, use, transfer and public disclosure of children's personal information, network operators must clearly notify and receive consent from the children's guardians. Further, network operators must provide guardians with the option to refuse to allow the collection and processing of their children's personal information.
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