The National Data Bureau of China has officially launched a data property rights registration system. This initiative aims to establish clear ownership for various types of data, defining who holds, uses, and manages specific datasets to facilitate their circulation and market integration.
The system introduces three distinct, independent rights: data holding, data usage, and data operation. Organizations can register one, two, or all three rights simultaneously. Unlike traditional assets, data can be shared and replicated, allowing multiple parties to hold usage rights for the same dataset concurrently.
The registration process consists of seven stages: application, acceptance, review, public notice, objection handling, information storage, and certificate issuance. Authorities focus on data security, compliance, and ownership verification. Certificates are valid for five years, with renewal applications permitted six months before expiration.
A national service platform has begun trial operations to centralize data registration, public disclosure, and inquiries. Currently, 56 registration certificates have been issued across sectors including information technology, transportation, scientific research, and healthcare, with a five-day public notice period.
