Provisions on the Management of Algorithmic Recommendations in Internet Information Services
Regulates recommendation algorithms with duties around transparency, user opt-outs, protection against price discrimination, and an algorithm-filing system — a pioneering rulebook for algorithmic decisioning.
Overview
Regulates recommendation algorithms with duties around transparency, user opt-outs, protection against price discrimination, and an algorithm-filing system — a pioneering rulebook for algorithmic decisioning.
Key dates
- Dec 31, 2021Published
- Mar 1, 2022In force
Risk areas addressed
Who it applies to
Providers using algorithmic recommendation technology to serve users in China.
Penalties & enforcement
Rectification orders, fines and service restrictions.
Enforced by: Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) & related authorities
Whatever your exposure to China Algorithm Rules, the practical work is the same: inventory the AI systems in scope, map them to concrete obligations, and keep the evidence to show it. A structured AI governance programme — risk assessments, documentation and continuous monitoring — turns a moving regulatory target into a repeatable process.