Summary
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(1) The Regulation on the Management of Public Security Video Image Information Systems was passed by the State Council of the People's Republic of China on December 16, 2024, and will take effect on April 1, 2025. The regulation aims to standardize the management of public security video image information systems, maintain public security, and protect personal privacy and information rights.
(2) The regulation defines a public security video image information system as a system that collects, transmits, displays, and stores video image information through image collection devices and related facilities installed in public areas. The management of public security video image information systems must be led by the Chinese Communist Party and follow the Party's and the state's policies and decisions.
(3) The regulation requires that the construction and use of public security video image information systems must comply with laws and regulations, and must not harm national security or public interests, or infringe on the legitimate rights and interests of individuals or organizations. The regulation also encourages and supports the innovation and development of video image technology and the establishment of a standard system.
(4) The regulation assigns responsibilities to different government departments and agencies for the management of public security video image information systems. The public security departments of the State Council and local governments are responsible for guiding and supervising the construction and use of public security video image information systems. Other government departments are responsible for managing the construction and use of public security video image information systems within their respective areas of responsibility.
(5) The regulation requires that public security video image information systems be designed and constructed according to standards, and that the collection, transmission, display, and storage of video image information be carried out in accordance with laws and regulations. The regulation also requires that public security video image information systems be managed and maintained in a secure and stable manner, and that video image information be protected and not leaked or disclosed.
(6) The regulation prohibits the installation of image collection devices and related facilities in certain areas, such as guest rooms, student dormitories, and public bathhouses. The regulation also prohibits the unauthorized installation of image collection devices and related facilities in public areas, and requires that the construction and use of public security video image information systems be carried out in accordance with laws and regulations.
(7) The regulation assigns penalties for violating the regulation, including fines, confiscation of equipment, and revocation of business licenses. The regulation also requires that public security departments and their personnel comply with the regulation and be subject to supervision and management.
(8) The regulation also requires that public security video image information systems be used in accordance with laws and regulations, and that video image information be protected and not leaked or disclosed. The regulation prohibits the unauthorized disclosure or publication of video image information, and requires that public security departments and their personnel comply with the regulation and be subject to supervision and management.
(9) The regulation takes effect on April 1, 2025, and will be implemented by the public security departments and other government agencies.