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Regulations on Protection of Minors' Personal Information Online (2024) · Yalla China
لوائح حماية المعلومات الشخصية للقاصرين على الإنترنت (2024) / Regulations on Protection of Minors' Personal Information Online (2024)
Enacted: 2023-09-20 ✅ Effective: 2024-01-01
📝 Overview
These regulations establish special rules for protecting minors' data online in China, requiring digital platforms to take protective measures.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Regulations on Protection of Minors' Personal Information Online (2024) provide: (1) Minor definition: under 18 years; (2) Parental consent: processing data of minors under 14 requires consent of parents or guardians; (3) Minor mode: platforms must enable age verification mechanisms; (4) Screen time limits: platforms required to provide parental control tools and apply screen time limits for minors; (5) Gaming platform obligations: limiting gaming time and spending amounts for minors.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If your digital platform serves users in China including minors, ensure implementation of required controls to comply with these regulations.
📎 Official source
Cyberspace Administration of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026