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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.

Status
Enforced
Jurisdiction
China · National
Adopted
Dec 31, 2021
In force
Mar 1, 2022
Enforcement date
Mar 1, 2022
Regulator / body
Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) & related authorities
Sectors
Online platforms
Extraterritorial
No

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, 2021
    Published
  • Mar 1, 2022
    In force

Risk areas addressed

TransparencyAutomated decisionsConsumer protectionContent & information integrity

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

Getting ready

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.

Official source

Cyberspace Administration of China

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