Plain English Meaning
The national cyberspace authority's assessment route for cross-border data transfers that fall within the applicable official triggers.
Usage Note
The trigger, filing materials and reviewing authority should be confirmed against the specific official rules and current guide.
Do Not Confuse It With
- It is not the same as a PIPIA or an internal security review.
- The filing guide does not create the legal trigger.
Common Scenarios
- Important-data exports
- Transfers meeting regulated thresholds
- Extension of an existing assessment result
Latest Developments
- The third-edition filing guide and July 2026 Q&A clarify extension preparation and conditions.
Official Sources
Last verified: 2026-07-30
Related References
- Related laws
- PIPL, DSL, CSL
- Related standards
- Not listed
- Related articles
- Measures for Security Assessment of Cross-border Data Transfer