Promulgated by: State Council.
Document No.: Decree No. 799 of the State Council.
Adopted at the 48th executive meeting of the State Council on December 16, 2024. Promulgated January 13, 2025. Effective April 1, 2025. Premier Li Qiang.
Article 1. This Regulation is enacted in accordance with the relevant laws in order to regulate the administration of public security video image information systems, safeguard public security and protect personal privacy and personal information rights and interests.
Article 2. For the purpose of this Regulation, the “public security video image information systems” (hereinafter referred to as “public security video systems”) refer to systems that collect, transmit, display and store video image information in an area involving public security by installing image capturing equipment and other relevant facilities in public places.
Article 3. The administration of public security video systems shall be conducted under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, and by implementing the guidelines, principles and policies as well as the decisions and arrangements of the Party and the State. The public security video systems shall be built and used in compliance with laws and regulations, by following the principles of overall planning, reasonableness and appropriateness, standard guidance, safety and controllability, and shall not endanger the state security or public interests or damage the legitimate rights and interests of individuals or organizations.
Article 4. The State encourages and supports the technological innovation and development in the field of video images, establishes and improves the relevant standard system, supports the relevant industry organizations in strengthening self-regulation within the industry in accordance with the law and improves the ability to safeguard public security and protect personal information.
Article 5. The public security department under the State Council is responsible for guiding, supervising and administering the building and use of public security video systems nationwide. Other relevant departments under the State Council are responsible for the relevant administration of the development and use of public security video systems within the scope of their respective duties. The public security organ of a local people’s government at or above the county level is responsible for guiding, supervising and administering the building and use of public security video systems within its administrative area. Other relevant departments under the local people’s government at or above the county level are responsible for the relevant administration of the building and use of public security video systems within the scope of their respective duties.
Article 6. The local people’s government at or above the county level shall strengthen the overall planning for the development of public security video systems and make full use of the existing resources to avoid repeated development.
Article 7. A local people’s government at or above the county level shall, according to the development plan, organize the relevant departments to develop public security video systems in such public places as major urban and rural road sections, boundaries of administrative areas, bridges, tunnels, underground passages, squares and surrounding areas of key public security entities and incorporate such systems into the administration of public infrastructure, and the development and maintenance expenses shall be included in the budget of the government at the corresponding level. The public security video systems involving public security in the following public places shall be developed by the entities which are responsible for operation and management of the corresponding places according to the relevant standards, and the key parts for installation of image capturing equipment shall be guided and determined by the relevant departments of the local people’s government at or above the county level in accordance with the division of responsibilities:
(1) trade centers, convention and exhibition centers, tourist attractions, culture, sports and entertainment venues, educational institutions, medical institutions, government service halls, parks, public parking lots and other places of public gathering;
(2) exit and entry ports (passages), airports, passenger stations at ports, navigable buildings, railway passenger stations, bus passenger stations, urban rail stations and other traffic hubs;
(3) large- and medium-sized means of public transport such as passenger trains, operating passenger vehicles, urban rail transit vehicles and passenger ships; and
(4) service areas of expressways or trunk lines of ordinary national and provincial highways. The image capturing equipment and related facilities to be installed in the places or areas provided for in the preceding two paragraphs shall be necessary for the maintenance of public security. Except the relevant government departments and the entities responsible for operation and management (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “management entities of public security video systems”) provided for in the preceding two paragraphs, no other entity or individual may install such equipment or facilities.
Article 8. It is prohibited to install image capturing equipment and related facilities in the following areas and positions of the public places: (1) the interior of guest rooms or private compartments of hotels, restaurants, guesthouses, hostels, homestays and other business catering and lodging establishments;
(2) the interior of student dormitories or the interior of rooms provided by entities for their employees’ accommodation and rest;
(3) the inside of public bathrooms, toilets, dressing rooms, nursing rooms and fitting rooms; or
(4) other areas or positions where it is possible to photograph, spy on or eavesdrop on the privacy of others after the installation of the image capturing equipment. The entities or individuals responsible for operation and management of the aforesaid areas or positions shall strengthen daily management and inspection, and if they find any image capturing equipment or related facilities installed in any of the areas or positions mentioned in the preceding paragraph, they shall immediately report the case to the local public security organ for handling.
Article 9. The image capturing equipment and related facilities to be installed in public places other than those specified in Article 7 hereof shall be necessary for the maintenance of public security and may be installed only by the entities or individuals that have the obligations of security protection with respect to such places. No other entity or individual may install such equipment or facilities. Whoever installs image capturing equipment and related facilities in accordance with the preceding paragraph shall abide by all the provisions hereof other than the mandatory requirements specified in Articles 11, 14, 15, the second paragraph of Article 16 and Article 17.
Article 10. Where the image capturing equipment and related facilities to be installed in accordance with this Regulation are located in the vicinity of a restricted military zone, military administrative zone, State organ or any other secret-involved entity, the consent of the secret-involved entity shall be obtained in advance.
Article 11. A management entity of public security video system shall, under the relevant standards, build a public security video system, carry out design, construction, inspection, acceptance inspection and other work, keep and manage the relevant archives according to law.
Article 12. A product or service adopted by a public security video system shall meet the mandatory requirements of the national standards. Any provider of such product or service may not install malwares. When the provider finds any risk such as security defect or vulnerability in its products or services, it shall immediately take remedial measures, inform the user in a timely manner and report the case to the competent authority as required.
Article 13. A management entity of public security video system shall, as required for maintaining public security and protecting personal privacy and personal information rights and interests, reasonably determine the installation position, angle and collection scope of the image capturing equipment and set up eye-catching warning signs. If it fails to set up the eye-catching warning sign, the public security organ shall order it to make corrections.
Article 14. A management entity of public security video system shall, within 30 days from the date when the system is put into operation, file for record the basic information on the entity, the development position of the public security video system, the quantity and type of image capturing equipment, the term of storage of video image information and other basic information with the public security organ of the people’s government at the county level of the place where it is located. Any system which has been put into use before the entry into force of this Regulation shall be filed for record within 90 days from the date of entry into force hereof. In case of any change in the matter filed for record for the public security video system, the formalities for alteration of filing shall be completed in a timely manner. The management entity of public security video system shall be responsible for the authenticity of the information filed for record. The public security organ shall strengthen information technology development so as to facilitate the filing by the management entity of public security video system. The parties concerned are not required to provide the filed information that can be obtained through inter-departmental information sharing.
Article 15. A management entity of public security video system shall perform the duties of managing the operation safety of the system, fulfill the obligations of network security, data security and personal information protection, establish a sound management system, improve the technical security measures to prevent attacks, intrusions, viruses, tampering and leakage, regularly maintain the equipment and facilities, guarantee the continuous, stable and safe operation of the system and ensure the original and complete video image information. Where the management entity of public security video system entrusts the operation thereof to another person, it shall, by entering into a security confidentiality agreement or by other means, agree upon the obligations of network security, data security and personal information protection as prescribed in the preceding paragraph and supervise the entrusted party’s performance of its obligations.
Article 16. A management entity of public security video system shall, when using the video image information, abide by laws and regulations, protect State secrets, trade secrets, personal privacy and personal information according to law, and shall not misuse or disclose such information. The management entity of public security video system shall take the following measures to prevent the misuse or disclosure of video image information:
(1) establishing such management systems as entry examination, confidentiality education and on-the-job training for personnel in important posts for system monitoring and management;
(2) taking the technical measures such as authorization management and access control, so as to strictly regulate the insiders’ access to and handling of video image information;
(3) establishing an information retrieval registration system to faithfully record the reasons for and contents of consulting or retrieving video image information, the employer and name of the person making the retrieval and other information; and
(4) other measures to prevent the misuse or disclosure of video image information. 30 30 Article 17 Video image information collected by a public security video system shall be preserved for no less than 30 days; after 30 days, the video image information whose purpose of processing has been achieved shall be deleted. Where the period for preservation of video image information is otherwise provided for in laws or administrative regulations, such provisions shall prevail.
Article 18. A telecom operator that provides network transmission services for public security video systems shall strengthen the security management of the transmission of video image information, and shall, in accordance with the provisions of laws and administrative regulations and the compulsory requirements of national standards, take technical measures and other necessary measures to ensure the secure and stable operation of the network and maintain the integrity, confidentiality and availability of data.
Article 19. Any entity and its staff members that have accepted the entrustment to undertake the design, construction, inspection, acceptance inspection and maintenance of a public security video system shall keep confidential the video image information and relevant archival materials accessed by them, shall not use the same for any activities unrelated to the entrusted task, and shall not retain, process, divulge or provide the same to others without authorization.
Article 20. When a State organ, for the purpose of performing its statutory functions and duties such as law enforcement, handling an emergency, etc., consults or retrieves the video image information collected by a public security video system, it shall follow the authority and procedures prescribed in laws or administrative regulations and strictly abide by the provisions on confidentiality, and may not exceed the scope and limit necessary for performing its statutory functions and duties.
Article 21. In order to protect the life health and property safety of a natural person, the natural person himself/herself, a close relative or any other person responsible for his/her guardianship, care or custody may, upon consent of the management entity of a public security video system, consult associated video image information; and shall not illegally provide to external parties or publicly disseminate any video image information known by such person involving public security, personal privacy or personal information.
Article 22. If the video image information collected by a public security video system is used for public dissemination in accordance with the law, which may damage the lawful rights and interests of an individual or any organization, strict protection measures shall be taken against such sensitive personal information as face or motor vehicle plate number involved, as well as such information as the name and business license of a legal person or unincorporated organization.
Article 23. No entity or individual may commit any of the following acts: (1) violating the provisions of laws and regulations by providing to external parties or publicly disseminating the video image information collected by the public security video system;
(2) altering, removing or dismantling the image capturing equipment and related facilities installed in accordance with Article 7 hereof without authorization or obstructing the normal operation thereof by spraying, shielding and other means;
(3) illegally intruding into or controlling the public security video system;
(4) illegally obtaining data from the public security video system;
(5) illegally deleting, concealing, modifying or adding data or applications in the public security video system; or
(6) committing other acts which obstruct the normal operation of the public security video system or endanger network security, data security or personal information security.
Article 24. When a public security organ supervises or inspects the development and use of a public security video system, the relevant entity or individual shall offer assistance and cooperation. The relevant entity or individual may, if finding a violation of the third paragraph of Article 7, the first paragraph of Article 8 or the first paragraph of Article 9 hereof involving installation of image capturing equipment and related facilities, report the case to the public security organ. The public security organ shall promptly handle it according to law.
Article 25. A public security organ shall strictly implement the internal supervision system and supervise the performance by its staff members of their duties of development and use of public security video systems. If, in the course of performing their duties of development, use, supervision and administration of public security video systems, a public security organ or any of its staff members violates the provisions of this Regulation or otherwise abuses its/his power, neglects its/his duties or practices favoritism for personal gains, any entity or individual has the right to expose or make an accusation against it/him. 5000 2 5000 Article 26 Where any entity or individual, in violation of the third paragraph of Article 7 or the first paragraph of Article 9 hereof, installs image capturing equipment and related facilities, the public security organ shall order it/him to make corrections within a specified time limit and to delete the video image information collected; if it/he refuses to do so, the public security organ shall confiscate the relevant equipment and facilities and concurrently impose a fine of not more than 5,000 yuan upon the individual, a fine of not more than 20,000 yuan upon the entity, and a fine of not more than 5,000 yuan upon the person directly in charge and other directly liable persons. 5000 1 1 2 5000 1 5000 1 1 2 5000 1 Article 27 Where any entity or individual, in violation of the first paragraph of Article 8 hereof, installs image capturing equipment and related facilities, the public security organ shall confiscate the relevant equipment and facilities, delete the video image information collected and concurrently impose a fine of not less than 5,000 yuan but not more than 10,000 yuan upon the individual, a fine of not less than 10,000 yuan but not more than 20,000 yuan upon the entity, and a fine of not less than 5,000 yuan but not more than 10,000 yuan upon the person directly in charge and other directly liable persons. Whoever peeps at, secretly takes photos of or eavesdrops on the privacy of others, if such act constitutes a violation of public security administration, shall be subject to a public security administration penalty in accordance with the law; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be investigated in accordance with the law. Where any entity or individual responsible for operation and management of the corresponding region or part fails to perform the obligations of daily management and inspection specified in the second paragraph of Article 8 hereof, the public security organ shall order it/him to make corrections; if such entity or individual refuses to make corrections or causes serious consequences, a fine of not less than 5,000 yuan but not more than 10,000 yuan shall be imposed upon the individual, a fine of not less than 10,000 yuan but not more than 20,000 yuan upon the entity, and a fine of not less than 5,000 yuan but not more than 10,000 yuan upon the person directly in charge and other directly liable persons, and the relevant competent authority shall be notified to order suspension of relevant business or suspension of business for rectification or revoke the relevant business permit or business license, depending on the seriousness of the circumstances. 5000 1 1 2 5000 1 Article 28 Where any entity or individual, without obtaining the consent of the relevant secret-involved entity as required by Article 10 hereof, installs image capturing equipment and related facilities, the public security organ shall confiscate the relevant equipment and facilities, delete the video image information collected and concurrently impose a fine of not less than 5,000 yuan but not more than 10,000 yuan upon the individual, a fine of not less than 10,000 yuan but not more than 20,000 yuan upon the entity and a fine of not less than 5,000 yuan but not more than 10,000 yuan upon the person directly in charge and other directly liable persons; whoever illegally obtains state or military secrets shall be punished in accordance with the relevant laws; and if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be investigated in accordance with the law. 1 Article 29 Where any management entity fails to file for record according to Article 14 hereof or provides false information for record, the public security organ shall order it to make corrections within a specified time limit; if it refuses to do so, a fine of not more than 10,000 yuan shall be imposed on it. 5000 5000 1 5000 Article 30 Where any entity or individual, in violation of Item (2) of Article 23 hereof, alters, removes or dismantles image capturing equipment and related facilities without authorization, it/he shall be ordered to make corrections and given a warning by the public security organ; if it/he refuses to do so or serious consequences are caused, the public security organ shall impose a fine of not more than 5,000 yuan upon the individual, a fine of not less than 5,000 yuan but not more than 10,000 yuan upon the entity and a fine of not more than 5,000 yuan upon the person directly in charge and other directly liable persons.
Article 31. Any management entity that, in violation of this Regulation, fails to perform the obligation of network security, data security and protection of personal information or illegally provides external parties or publicly disseminates video image information shall be punished in accordance with the Cybersecurity Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Data Security Law of the People’s Republic of China or the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China; if such act constitutes a violation of public security administration, a public security administration punishment shall be imposed on it in accordance with the law; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be investigated in accordance with the law.
Article 32. Where any public security organ or any of its staff members violates this Regulation or otherwise abuses its/his power, neglects its/his duties, plays favoritism or commits irregularities in the process of performing its/his duties of building, using, supervising and administering public security video systems, the public security organ at the next higher level or the relevant competent authority shall order it/him to make corrections and impose sanctions on the leader in charge and other directly liable persons in accordance with the law; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be investigated in accordance with the law. Where any other State organ or any of its staff members violates this Regulation in the process of performing its/his duties of building, using or administering public security video systems or abuses its/his power, neglects its/his duties or plays favoritism or commits irregularities in the process of consulting or retrieving video image information in accordance with Article 20 hereof, the organ at the next higher level or the relevant competent authority shall order it/him to make corrections and impose sanctions on the leader in charge and other directly liable persons in accordance with the law; if a crime is constituted, criminal liability shall be investigated in accordance with the law.
Article 33. The installation of image capturing equipment and related facilities in non-public places shall not endanger public security or infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of others. Any video image information collected involving public security, personal privacy or personal information shall not be illegally provided to external parties or publicly disseminated. Whoever violates the provisions of the preceding paragraph shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of Article 31 hereof. 2025 4 1 Article 34 This Regulation shall come into force as of April 1, 2025. PAGE/NUMPAGES PAGE/NUMPAGES