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China Algorithm Rules

Provisions on Algorithmic Recommendation Management

Requires algorithm filing/registration, user notification of recommendations, and opt-out mechanisms. Prohibits price discrimination based on user profiling.

Jurisdiction

China

CN

Enacted

Unknown

Effective

Mar 1, 2022

Enforcement

Cyberspace Administration of China

Who Must Comply

This law applies to:

  • • Providers using algorithmic recommendation in internet information services

Who bears obligations:

DeveloperProviderOperator

Safety Provisions

  • • Algorithm filing with authorities
  • • User notification of algorithmic recommendations
  • • Opt-out mechanisms for personalization
  • • Prohibition on algorithmic price discrimination

Compliance Timeline

Mar 1, 2022

Algorithm Recommendation Regulations effective

Enforcement

Enforced by

Cyberspace Administration of China

Quick Facts

Binding
Yes
Mental Health Focus
No
Child Safety Focus
No
Algorithmic Scope
Yes

Why It Matters

Early and comprehensive algorithmic transparency regime. User opt-out requirement more extensive than EU equivalents.

Cite This

APA

China. (2022). Provisions on Algorithmic Recommendation Management. Retrieved from https://nope.net/regs/cn-algorithm

BibTeX

@misc{cn_algorithm,
  title = {Provisions on Algorithmic Recommendation Management},
  author = {China},
  year = {2022},
  url = {https://nope.net/regs/cn-algorithm}
}

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