Compliance Tool

China Data Export Self-Checker

Answer 6 questions about your data flows and get the required cross-border transfer path — CAC security assessment, standard contract (SCC) filing or certification, or exemption — with concrete next steps.

Tell us about your data flows

Are you a Critical Information Infrastructure Operator (CIIO)?

CIIOs are designated by regulators in energy, finance, transport, healthcare, and similar sectors — most companies are not.

Does the flow contain data that could be classified as "important data"?

Industrial/sector catalogs define important data (mapping, large-scale vehicle telemetry, population health data, etc.). Unsure in a sensitive sector = treat as yes.

Since January 1 (cumulative), how many individuals' non-sensitive personal information have you transferred abroad?

Since January 1 (cumulative), how many individuals' sensitive personal information have you transferred abroad?

Sensitive = biometrics, medical/health, financial accounts, location tracking, minors under 14. Count individuals, not records.

📄 SCC Filing Steps 2026

Full walkthrough of the standard-contract filing process.

🔐 Sensitive Data Thresholds

What counts as sensitive and when assessments trigger.

🔒 Cross-Border Transfer Guide

The complete DSL/PIPL transfer framework.

China Data Export Self-Checker

Tell us about your data flows

Data rules change. Stay ahead of them.