<h2>Deadline: 2026-03-01</h2><p><strong>3 days remaining</strong> until the China Cross-Border Data Transfer Certification Rules deadline.</p><h3>Overview</h3><p>Updated national standards governing cross-border data transfers take effect on March 1, 2026. Data processors in China must satisfy at least one compliance pathway: passing CAC security assessment or obtaining personal information protection certification.</p><h3>Requirements Checklist</h3><ul><li>Determine applicable cross-border data transfer pathway</li><li>Complete CAC security assessment or obtain PI protection certification</li><li>Update data transfer impact assessments</li><li>Review Standard Contractual Clauses for compliance</li><li>Document cross-border data flows and compliance pathway</li></ul><h3>Penalty for Non-Compliance</h3><p>Subject to China CSL penalties including fines up to RMB 10 million and potential data transfer suspension.</p><h3>Who This Applies To</h3><ul><li>Organizations transferring personal data out of China</li><li>Multinational companies with China operations</li></ul>