CHI CB Cybersecurity Incident Reporting

Updated on: Jun 3, 2025

Latest Event


  • May 2025 Measures Finalized
  • On May 30, 2025, CHI CB issued finalized measures, gave answers to press; measures include a duty to promptly report cybersecurity incidents affecting AML systems.
  • The measures will be effective from Aug. 1, 2025.

On Jan. 24, CHI CB proposed measures for reporting cyber incidents.

  • CHI CB drafted Administrative measures for reporting cybersecurity incidents in the business domains of the CHI CB, to align with cybersecurity and data security legislation which requires FIs to report incidents as part of their legal obligations.
  • Proposed Measures
  • Introduce graded system for cybersecurity incidents, categorizing them as particularly significant, significant, moderate, or minor, with clear standards for each grade.
  • Standardize incident reporting requirements, covering procedures before, during, and after incidents, and extend these requirements to non-banking financial institutions.
  • New measures detail reporting responsibilities, processes, timelines, and content, enabling the CHI CB to better monitor cybersecurity trends and responses.
  • The proposal comprises five chapters: general provisions, graded management, incident reporting, legal responsibilities, as well as supplementary provisions.
  • Penalties framework for non-compliance while allowing for leniency in certain cases.
  • Consultation End
  • Comment period for the consultation closes on Feb. 24, 2025.
  • May 2025 Measures Finalized
  • On May 30, 2025, CHI CB issued finalized measures, gave answers to press; measures include a duty to promptly report cybersecurity incidents affecting AML systems.
  • The measures will be effective from Aug. 1, 2025.
Regulators
CHI CB
Entity Types
B/D; Corp
Reference
RN [2025] No. 4, PR 5/30/2025; CP, 1/24/2025
Functions
AML; Compliance; Cyber; Financial; Legal; Operations; Reporting; Risk; Treasury
Countries
China
Category
State
N/A
Products
Corporate; Securities
Rule Type
Final
Regions
AP
Rule Date
Jan 24, 2025
Effective Date
Aug 1, 2025
Rule ID
241731
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
May 30, 2025
Report Section
International