China Minors Online Protection Regulations
In force China · In force Jan 1, 2024 · no upcoming deadlines
Deadlines
Summaries for reference, not legal advice. Check the official text.
What it does
China's State Council regulation on online protection of minors. Platforms with huge numbers of minor users or significant influence on minors must run impact assessments, offer minor modes, set up independent oversight and publish annual reports. Handlers of minors' personal information must run annual compliance audits, and online services must have anti-addiction systems.
- Who it applies to
- Network product and service providers, personal information handlers, smart device makers and platforms whose services reach minors in China.
- Penalties
- Fines up to RMB 1 million for platform duties; for serious cases, up to RMB 50 million or 5% of prior-year turnover, business suspension or license revocation, and fines up to RMB 1 million for responsible managers.
- Enforced by
- CAC with press and publication, telecom, public security, culture and tourism, and broadcasting authorities
- Official name
- Regulations on the Protection of Minors Online
- Citation
- State Council Decree No. 766
- Topics
- children, privacy, online-safety
Research notes
Passed by the State Council on 2023-09-20, signed 2023-10-16, published 2023-10-24. Implementing measures were issued by CAC and other departments in 2025-12 and 2026-02.
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Questions about China Minors Online Protection Regulations
- What are the China Minors Online Protection Regulations compliance deadlines?
- Jan 1, 2024: Minors online protection regulations take effect. Mar 1, 2026: Classification measures for content harmful to minors take effect. Apr 1, 2026: Measures identifying large or influential platforms for minors take effect.
- When does China Minors Online Protection Regulations take effect?
- China Minors Online Protection Regulations took effect on Jan 1, 2024.
- Who does China Minors Online Protection Regulations apply to?
- Network product and service providers, personal information handlers, smart device makers and platforms whose services reach minors in China.
- What are the penalties under China Minors Online Protection Regulations?
- Fines up to RMB 1 million for platform duties; for serious cases, up to RMB 50 million or 5% of prior-year turnover, business suspension or license revocation, and fines up to RMB 1 million for responsible managers.