Measures for the Public Service Management of Online Identity Verification in China: Public Consultation

The Ministry of Public Security and the Cyberspace Administration of China have drafted the "National Network Identity Authentication Public Service Management Measures" and are soliciting public opinions. The measures aim to establish a national network identity authentication public service platform, issuing unified "Network IDs" and "Network Certificates" to facilitate public identity registration and verification in internet services while safeguarding personal information security.

"Network IDs" and "Network Certificates" allow users to authenticate their identities in a non-plaintext state, reducing the need for internet platforms to collect personal information. The measures emphasize the obligations of data and personal information protection and stipulate the legal responsibilities for violations of these obligations.

The public can submit suggestions on the draft through various channels, with feedback closing on August 25, 2024.