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China web version 2.0: an overview of the PRC's new internet rules
Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Sector: Information technology
Jurisdiction: China
Published: 20 February 2012
Law Firm: Mayer Brown
Overview
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently promulgated "Several Provisions on Regulating the Market Order of Internet Information Services". Due to come into effect on 15 March 2012, the provisions aim to ensure a level playing ground for website operators in China and to enhance protection to Internet users in areas such as Internet security, web advertising and data protection.
In this briefing, Mayer Brown outlines the background to the new Provisions and how they deal with anti-competition, consumer protection and penalties.
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