National Data Administration


The National Data Administration is a national bureau under the management of the National Development and Reform Commission of the State Council of China.

History

The NDA was proposed in March 2023 as part of the plan on reforming Party and state institutions, which was approved by the National People's Congress. The NDA took over several responsibilities from the Cyberspace Administration of China and the NDRC, including promoting smart cities and the exchange of information resources across industries.
On 28 July 2023, Liu Liehong was appointed as the director of the NDA. The NDA was officially inaugurated on 25 October.

Functions

The NDA, an agency under the National Development and Reform Commission, is responsible for data and its regulation in China. According to the plan that established the agency, the NDA is responsible for "coordinating and promoting the construction of data infrastructure, coordinating the integration, sharing, development and utilization of data resources". The NDA is also responsible for regulating the digital economy and implementing a national big data strategy.

Leadership

Directors