China revises privacy standard with new AI, sensitive-data requirements
By MLex Staff ( June 29, 2026, 09:08 GMT | Insight) -- China has proposed a major overhaul of its flagship national personal-information protection standard, introducing new compliance requirements for artificial intelligence developers, stricter requirements on handling sensitive personal data and fresh guidance for companies navigating conflicting data laws across jurisdictions. The National Technical Committee 260 on Cybersecurity recently published the draft for public comment through Aug. 16. While voluntary, the standard has become the de facto compliance benchmark for companies operating in China and a key reference for regulators during enforcement.China has proposed a major overhaul of its flagship national personal-information protection standard, introducing new compliance requirements for artificial intelligence developers, stricter requirements on handling sensitive personal data and fresh guidance for companies navigating conflicting data laws across jurisdictions....
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