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CAC draft rules on punishment discretion

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What happened: On May 30, China's cyberspace regulator (CAC) published draft rules setting standards for official discretion when setting penalties and levying fines.

These rules attempt to ensure that, when officials decide on penalties that companies or individuals receive for internet- or data-r...