China Monthly Data Protection Update - November 2022

Legislation

The 20th National Congress of the CCP: Improving Public Security Governance and Strengthening Personal Information Protection

On October 16, 2022, the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party was held in Beijing. General Secretary Xi Jinping, on behalf of the 19th Central Committee, reported to the General Assembly, mentioning the need to improve the national security system, which includes improving the level of public security governance, adhering to safety and prevention first, improve the public security system, improve disaster prevention, mitigation and relief and emergency and critical public events disposal and protection capabilities. The report also pointed out the need to strengthen the protection of personal information. ¹