Plain English Meaning
A regulated data category that may trigger enhanced data-security and cross-border-transfer obligations depending on official identification rules and sectoral catalogues.
Usage Note
Scope should be confirmed against official catalogues, sectoral rules and competent-authority notifications.
Do Not Confuse It With
- Important data is not simply data that a business considers commercially important.
- It is not synonymous with sensitive personal information.
Common Scenarios
- Industrial and telecommunications classification
- Automotive data
- Regional FTZ negative-list review
Latest Developments
- The May 2025 CAC Q&A explains sector identification, notification and the export-assessment consequence.
Official Sources
Last verified: 2026-07-30
Related References
- Related laws
- DSL, CSL
- Related standards
- Not listed
- Related articles
- DSL Article 21, Network Data Security Regulation Article 29