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China cyber incident reporting rule for network operators

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China's Cyberspace Administration issued new cyber-incident reporting rules that require operators in China and its territories to notify authorities within 60 minutes for key infrastructure and within 30 minutes for major incidents. The change tightens official reporting obligations ahead of the Nov. 1 start date and raises compliance pressure for network operators. It also signals faster government visibility into serious network disruptions and breaches.

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Timeline

  1. 01.10.2025 04:00 2 articles · 7mo ago

    China publishes mandatory cyber-incident reporting rules

    Initial Disclosure

    The Cyberspace Administration of China issues the Measures for the Management of National Network Security Incident Reports, requiring network operators that build, operate, or provide services in China and its territories to report security incidents to the appropriate ministry. The notice sets a one-hour reporting window for incidents affecting key infrastructure, a 30-minute window for a major or particularly important network security incident, two- to four-hour windows for less severe incidents, and stricter punishment for late, concealed, or falsified reports.

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  2. 01.10.2025 04:00 1 articles · 7mo ago

    New incident-reporting deadlines take effect for Chinese network operators

    Legal Policy Action Update

    Starting Nov. 1, the reporting obligations apply to network operators in China and its territories, including a one-hour notice requirement when an incident affects key infrastructure and a 30-minute notice requirement for a major or particularly important network security incident. Less severe incidents remain subject to two- to four-hour reporting windows, and suspected crimes must be reported to the public security bureau in time.

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