Background:

1.       Autonomous vehicles and autopilot technology are rising trends.

2.       ICV involves security control in a variety of aspects (data, cyber, etc.) 

3.       Existing regulatory systems in such a field needs to be more up-to-date and specific.

4.       Clarified managing rules on terminal products and manufacturers are necessary to close the loop for the administration of the entire ICV sector.

Current Status and Main Contents:

1.       Opinions of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Strengthening the Access Management of Intelligent and Connected Automobile Manufacturers and Products (hereinafter referred to as the “Opinions”) as released by MIIT on July 30th, 2021.

2.       Articulate the data and cybersecurity management responsibilities for manufacturers in ICV.

3.       Give an official definition of ICV and the scope of administration of the Opinions.

4.       Require ICV manufacturers to establish effective and comprehensive car data management systems and cybersecurity systems (to deal with, prevent, and solve security and internet breach issues).

5.       Specify requirements on ICV products’ upgrades and outline the regulatory documents related to such products.

6.       Demand that manufacturers set up self-inspection systems against all potential security breaches and risks for ICV products.  

Possible Impact and Suggestions:

1.       Higher demands on the compliance and security management teams for all ICV stakeholders who have business within China.

2.       MNCs and relevant enterprises should take care in regards to all the concrete provisions on security-related matters to ensure compliance; and make necessary adjustments in their current managing systems for all involved fields (data, cyber breach, security evaluation, etc.).

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