China · CBIRC / PBOC / MLPS 2.0

China Cybersecurity & Data Compliance Services

CyberSilo helps organizations operating in mainland China comply with the Multi-Level Protection Scheme (MLPS 2.0), China's Cybersecurity Law, and PIPL.

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5MLPS 2.0 Protection Levels

100%Mainland China Scope

PIPLData Privacy Law

10-16Wks to Compliance

China's Layered Cybersecurity & Data Regulatory Framework

Organizations operating in mainland China must navigate a layered regulatory framework comprising the Multi-Level Protection Scheme (MLPS 2.0), the China Cybersecurity Law, and the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). MLPS 2.0 requires classified protection of information systems based on assessed impact level, while the Cybersecurity Law and PIPL impose network security and personal data protection obligations, including data localization for certain categories of data. CyberSilo helps organizations classify systems under MLPS 2.0 and build compliant data governance programmes aligned to PIPL.

Core Requirements

China Cybersecurity Framework — Core Elements

MLPS 2.0 Classified Protection

Information systems are classified into five protection levels based on potential impact, with corresponding technical and management security requirements.

Cybersecurity Law Network Operator Obligations

Network operators must implement security protection measures, conduct real-name verification, and cooperate with government security assessments.

PIPL Data Processing Requirements

The Personal Information Protection Law requires lawful basis for processing, consent for sensitive personal information, and specific cross-border transfer mechanisms.

Data Localization & Cross-Border Transfer

Critical information infrastructure operators and certain data categories are subject to data localization requirements and security assessments for cross-border transfer.

Regulatory Context

Why China Cybersecurity Compliance Matters

Mandatory for Operating in China

MLPS 2.0 classification and Cybersecurity Law obligations apply broadly to organizations operating information systems and networks in mainland China.

Active Regulatory Enforcement

Chinese authorities actively conduct security assessments and have taken enforcement action against organizations failing to meet classified protection or PIPL requirements.

Data Localization Impacts Global Operations

Multinational organizations must carefully architect data flows to meet localization requirements while maintaining global business operations.

CyberSilo Advantage

Why Work With CyberSilo

MLPS 2.0 Classification Support

We help determine appropriate protection levels for your information systems and map required technical and management controls.

PIPL Data Governance

We help build consent management, cross-border transfer assessment, and data subject rights processes aligned to PIPL.

Cross-Border Architecture Guidance

We help assess data flows and architecture options to meet localization requirements while supporting global operations.

FAQs

CBIRC / PBOC — China — Frequently Asked Questions

What is MLPS 2.0?

The Multi-Level Protection Scheme 2.0 is China's classified protection framework, requiring information systems to be classified into one of five protection levels with corresponding security requirements.

What is PIPL?

The Personal Information Protection Law is China's comprehensive data privacy law, governing the processing of personal information and imposing cross-border transfer restrictions.

Who must comply with China's cybersecurity framework?

Organizations operating information systems, networks, or processing personal information within mainland China, with heightened requirements for critical information infrastructure operators.

What are data localization requirements?

Certain categories of data, particularly from critical information infrastructure operators, must be stored within China, with security assessments required before any cross-border transfer.