Jane Horvath Writes About China’s New Data Governance Policies for Dow Jones Risk Journal

Article  |  March 26, 2026

Dow Jones Risk Journal

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Partner Jane Horvath has contributed the article “China Signals New Era in Data Governance” (subscription required after March 31, 2026) to the Dow Jones Risk Journal. She writes that the new strategy puts tough restrictions on sensitive data but eases the flow of routine data: “This year has brought a more nuanced ‘High Fences, Small Yard’ approach from the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). The strategy involves imposing stringent, near-impenetrable restrictions on a narrow subset of strategically sensitive data, while easing the flow of routine commercial information to preserve economic vitality.