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.
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
China Algorithm Rules is enforced by Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) & related authorities. Its obligations are already live, so a gap is a present exposure rather than a future one. In practice that means knowing which of your AI systems fall in scope in online platforms, holding assessments that speak to transparency, automated decisions and consumer protection, and being able to produce that evidence on request.