Chapter II Data Security and Development

Article 18

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Chinese Original

第十八条 国家促进数据安全检测评估、认证等服务的发展,支持数据安全检测评估、认证等专业机构依法开展服务活动。 国家支持有关部门、行业组织、企业、教育和科研机构、有关专业机构等在数据安全风险评估、防范、处置等方面开展协作。

English Translation

The State promotes the development of services such as data security testing, evaluation, and certification, and supports professional institutions for data security testing, evaluation, and certification in carrying out service activities in accordance with law. The State supports relevant departments, industry organizations, enterprises, educational and scientific research institutions, relevant professional institutions, and others in carrying out cooperation in data security risk assessment, prevention, response, and related work.

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Source reference: DSL Article 18. Source authority: Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. Effective version: 2021-09-01 effective version. Amendment status: not amended. 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.