Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Water, General Keyword Governance Freshwater resources management Water supply Energy conservation/energy production Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract This Law is developed for the purposes of guaranteeing cybersecurity, safeguarding cyberspace sovereignty, national security and public interest, protecting the lawful rights and interests of citizens, legal persons and other organizations, and promoting the sound development of economic and social informatization. The Law consists of 7 Chapters: General Provisions; Cybersecurity Support and Promotion; Network Operation Security; Network Information Security; Monitoring, Early Warning and Emergency Response; Legal Liabilities; Supplementary Provisions. Full text Chinese Website www.gov.cn