Interim Measures for the Administration of the Negative List for Cross-Border Data Transfer in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the Lin-gang Special Area, and the National Comprehensive Pilot Program for Expanding Opening-up in the Service Sector (Shanghai)

Shanghai has expanded its negative list management system for outbound data transfers from the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone and the Lin-gang Special Area to the entire city. The newly released negative list provides clearer guidance for companies handling cross-border data flows.

Issuing Authority: Office of the Shanghai Municipal Cyberspace Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China, Shanghai Data Bureau

Issued on: April 24, 2026

Effective Date: From the date of issuance

Applicable Area: China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, Lin-gang Special Area, National Comprehensive Pilot Program for Expanding Opening-up in the Service Sector (Shanghai)

Type: Local Policy

 

Chinese

 

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