On June 25, the Cyberspace Administration of China ("CAC") published the Provisions on the Administration of Internet Information Search Services (source document in Chinese). Some provisions require search providers to: (i) adopt information security management systems to ensure the real-time inspection of information by relevant government agencies and protection of personal data; (ii) refrain from posting obscene content; (iii) block any search results prohibited by laws and report them to the CAC; and (iv) establish comprehensive regulatory systems for public complaints and reports.
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