On September 16, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology ("MIIT") issued the Circular on Strengthening the Network Security and Data Security of the Internet of Vehicles (hereinafter referred to as the "Circular").

The Circular requires the performance of security responsibilities from the main responsible party. All relevant enterprises are required to establish network security and data security management systems, define the responsible persons and management bodies, and perform network security and data security protection responsibilities. The Circular also requires an overall strengthened security protection. All relevant enterprises are required to adopt management and technical measures to strengthen the security protection of automobiles, networks, platforms, data, etc., in compliance with the relevant standards and requirements for the network security and data security of the Internet of Vehicles (IoV), and to monitor, prevent, and promptly dispose of cybersecurity risks and threats to ensure that data remain in an effectively protected and legally used state so that the safe and stable operation of the IoV can be ensured. The Circular further sets forth specific requirements in terms of strengthening the security protection of intelligent connected vehicles, and strengthening the security protection of the IoV networks.

(Source: Ministry of Industry and Information Technology)