Chapter IV Network Information Security

Article 46

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This is an unofficial English translation prepared for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. In case of any discrepancy, the official Chinese text published by the competent authority shall prevail.

本文为非官方英文翻译,仅供一般信息参考,不构成法律意见。如与主管机关发布的中文正式文本不一致,以中文正式文本为准。

Chinese Original

第四十六条 任何个人和组织不得窃取或者以其他非法方式获取个人信息,不得非法出售或者非法向他人提供个人信息。

English Translation

No individual or organization may steal or otherwise illegally obtain personal information, or illegally sell or illegally provide personal information to others.

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  • personal information

Source reference: CSL Article 46. Source authority: Cyberspace Administration of China publication; source text from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. Effective version: 2026-01-01 amended effective version. Amendment status: amended by 2025-10-28 amendment decision; current official text uses article-number gaps. Last verified: 2026-05-20. Last updated: 2026-05-25. Official source.

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Last updated: 2026-05-25. Last verified: 2026-05-20. Independent reference only. Chinese text shall prevail.