- Privacy policy
- 21 Oct, 2026
4-Hour Deadline: Breach Notification Laws by Country 2026
China requires breach notification to regulators within 4 hours for its most severe incidents, the fastest deadline of any country compared here, according to DLA Piper's Data Protection Laws of the World handbook (2026, 15th edition). See how China, the EU, Brazil, and five other countries compare on breach notification deadlines.
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