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China rolls out trial guidelines for classification, grading of geospatial data

( May 8, 2025, 06:32 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: To strengthen geospatial data security and boost its circulation, trading and utilization, China’s Ministry of Natural Resources recently issued a set of trial guidelines for the classification and grading of geospatial data. The guidelines establish clear principles for classifying and grading geospatial data; set classification rules by dividing geospatial data into three categories — basic, remote-sensing imagery, and thematic data — define grading criteria by providing indicators for identifying both important and core data; and outline management requirements, including the procedures for the declaration, review and official confirmation of geospatial important-data catalogs. The guidelines have been distributed directly to relevant companies, such as map vendors, and have not been made available to the public. The statement follows: ...

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