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ARTICLE · 01 OCTOBER 2025

China Releases Final Measures On Cybersecurity Incident Reporting

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Following our previous article regarding the consultation draft of the Administrative Measures for Reporting Cybersecurity Incidents...

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Following our previous article regarding the consultation draft of the Administrative Measures for Reporting Cybersecurity Incidents (https://www.hsfkramer.com/insights/2024-01/China-Releases-Draft-Measures-for-Cybersecurity-Incident-Reporting )(Draft), the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has officially issued the final version of the measures (https://www.cac.gov.cn/2025-09/15/c_1759583017717009.htm) on September 11, 2025 (Measures), which will take effect on November 1, 2025, and marks a significant step toward formalizing China's cybersecurity incident reporting regime.

The final Measures retain the core structure of the Draft but introduce several notable refinements in terms of reporting thresholds, procedures, and liability exemptions. We summarize the key highlights and practical implications for network operators in this article.

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