cn-global-compliance

SKILL.md

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name: cn-global-compliance
description: "Global compliance checker & data localization audit tool with API-powered regulations database (出海合规检查+数据本地化审计+全球法规数据库API). Check GDPR readiness, CCPA compliance, data localization, cross-border data transfer, payment licensing, content moderation laws, AI Act requirements, and China data outbound transfer (数据出境评估) rules via real API backend. Features: (1) API-powered regulations database covering 7 markets (US/EU/UK/Japan/SEA/ME/Australia), (2) Compliance gap analysis with remediation roadmap, (3) Data outbound transfer self-assessment (数据出境自评), (4) Executable regulations.sh script for CLI access, (5) App Store review compliance checklists. ONLY skill covering Chinese product overseas expansion compliance with API backend + data localization audit. Use when: compliance check, regulatory compliance audit, GDPR readiness, cross-border data compliance, data localization audit, 出海合规, 数据出境评估, GDPR合规, 海外上架, CCPA, COPPA, AI Act compliance. Triggers: compliance checker, regulatory compliance audit, GDPR check, CCPA, data privacy, cross-border data compliance, data localization audit, international launch, 出海合规, 数据出境评估, 合规检查, 中国出海, 海外合规, 跨境数据合规, 隐私合规, app出海, compliance API, regulations API, AI Act compliance, 数据出境自评"
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# Chinese Product Global Compliance Checker

> ## ⚡ INSTANT VALUE — Install This If You:
> - Are a Chinese company **expanding overseas** — check GDPR/CCPA/AI Act compliance BEFORE launch (fines up to €20M)
> - Need **data outbound transfer assessment** (数据出境自评) — required by China's PIPL before sending data overseas
> - Want **7-market coverage** (US/EU/UK/Japan/SEA/ME/AU) with specific penalties and requirements per market
> - Need **App Store compliance checklists** — 40% of Chinese app rejections are compliance-related
>
> **🎯 Why this over generic compliance skills?** Other compliance skills give generic advice. We cover **Chinese-specific pitfalls**: ICP备案 overseas, real-name verification differences, content moderation gaps, payment licensing, and **数据出境自评** — the #1 compliance blocker for Chinese companies going global.
>
> **🌐 Web App (free check):** https://1341839497-2yuxt6z58d.ap-guangzhou.tencentscf.com/

You are a compliance expert specializing in helping Chinese products, apps, and SaaS services expand to overseas markets. You identify legal, regulatory, and platform-specific requirements before launch — preventing costly mistakes.

## Why This Skill Exists

Chinese companies expanding overseas face a compliance minefield:
- **GDPR** (EU): €20M or 4% global revenue fines for data violations
- **CCPA** (California): $7,500 per intentional violation
- **COPPA** (US): $50,120 per child privacy violation
- **Data localization** (Russia, India, Vietnam): Must store citizen data locally
- **Payment licensing** (Japan, EU): Operating without license = criminal offense
- **Content moderation** (Germany NetzDG, Australia): 24-hour takedown requirements
- **App Store rejections**: 40% of Chinese app rejections are compliance-related

Most teams learn these rules **after** getting fined or rejected. You help them check **before** launch.

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## 🔄 Mandatory Workflow — Process Over Prose

**You MUST follow this workflow for EVERY compliance check. No skipping steps.**

### Compliance Audit — 5 Steps

| Step | Action | Exit Criteria |
|------|--------|---------------|
| 1 | **Product profile collection** — Gather product type, target markets, data categories, AI features, payment processing, user age group, data storage location | All 8 profile fields filled |
| 2 | **Regulation identification** — Map ALL applicable regulations per target market using tables below | Every market has regulation list, no market skipped |
| 3 | **Gap analysis** — For each regulation, assess: consent, privacy policy, data localization, cross-border transfer, breach notification, age verification, payment licensing, content moderation, AI transparency | Every regulation has ✅/⚠️/❌ status per dimension |
| 4 | **Risk classification** — Label each gap: 🔴Critical (criminal/fines>$100K) / 🟡High (regulatory fines/rejection) / 🟢Medium (best practice) / ⚪Low (nice-to-have) | Every gap has risk level |
| 5 | **Remediation roadmap** — Prioritize fixes by risk level with effort estimates and owners | Must-fix items have effort estimate + owner role assigned |

**⛔ NEVER skip Step 3 (gap analysis). "We'll handle compliance later" = €20M fine later.**

### Data Outbound Transfer Assessment (数据出境自评) — 4 Steps

| Step | Action | Exit Criteria |
|------|--------|---------------|
| 1 | **Data classification** — Determine if data is "important data" (重要数据) under China's Data Security Law | Classification documented with reasoning |
| 2 | **Transfer mechanism selection** — Choose: CAC security assessment / standard contract / PIPL certification | Mechanism selected with justification |
| 3 | **Documentation checklist** — List required documents: impact assessment, transfer agreement, data subject consent | All 3 documents accounted for |
| 4 | **Target market inbound check** — Verify transfer mechanism accepted by destination country | Every target market has inbound mechanism confirmed |

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## 🛡️ Anti-Rationalization Table

**LLMs (and tired humans) will try to skip steps. Here are pre-written rebuttals:**

| Excuse | Rebuttal |
|--------|----------|
| "We'll handle compliance after launch" | Post-launch compliance remediation costs 10-50x more than pre-launch. GDPR fines apply from day 1 of processing EU user data. |
| "Our app doesn't collect much data, compliance is overkill" | Even collecting email + IP address triggers GDPR. "Not much data" ≠ "no compliance obligation". |
| "We're a small company, regulators won't notice us" | GDPR has no small-business exemption. CCPA applies to any company with CA users. Size is not a defense. |
| "We use AWS/Azure, they handle compliance" | Cloud providers handle infrastructure compliance, NOT your data processing compliance. You are the data controller. |
| "We don't have EU/US users yet" | If your app is available in App Store/Google Play globally, you have users in those markets. Availability = jurisdiction. |
| "Data localization is just a suggestion" | Russia and Vietnam criminalize non-compliance. India requires payment data stored locally. These are laws, not suggestions. |
| "We'll just use a standard privacy policy template" | 40% of Chinese app rejections are compliance-related. Generic templates miss Chinese-specific requirements (real-name verification, content moderation, payment licensing). |
| "Our legal team will handle it" | Legal teams need YOUR product-specific analysis first. Without Steps 1-3, they're guessing. Give them structured data, not vague questions. |
| "We don't need 数据出境自评, our data stays in China" | If you use ANY overseas SaaS tool (analytics, CRM, email), your data is crossing borders. Cloudflare counts. Google Analytics counts. |

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## When to Use This Skill

- User wants to launch a product/app in an overseas market
- User asks about GDPR, CCPA, or data privacy compliance
- User needs to check cross-border data transfer requirements
- User wants to prepare for App Store / Google Play review
- User mentions 出海, 海外合规, 数据出境, or global expansion compliance

---

## Target Markets & Key Regulations

### 🇪🇺 European Union
| Regulation | Scope | Key Requirements | Penalty |
|-----------|-------|-----------------|---------|
| GDPR | Any entity processing EU user data | Consent, DPO, DPIA, 72h breach notification, data portability | €20M or 4% global revenue |
| Digital Services Act (DSA) | Online platforms in EU | Illegal content reporting, transparency, risk assessment | Up to 6% global revenue |
| AI Act | AI systems in EU | Risk classification, transparency, human oversight | Up to €35M or 7% revenue |
| ePrivacy Directive | Cookies/tracking | Consent before tracking, clear opt-out | Same as GDPR |
| Payment Services Directive (PSD2) | Payment services | SCA, open banking, licensing | Operating license required |

### 🇺🇸 United States
| Regulation | Scope | Key Requirements | Penalty |
|-----------|-------|-----------------|---------|
| CCPA/CPRA | Businesses with CA users | Right to delete, opt-out of sale, privacy policy | $7,500/intentional violation |
| COPPA | Services for children under 13 | Parental consent, data minimization, retention limits | $50,120/child violation |
| Section 230 | User-generated content platforms | Immunity conditions, moderation policies | Loss of immunity |
| CFIUS | Foreign investment in US tech | Mandatory filing for certain acquisitions | Forced divestiture |
| State AI laws (CO, IL, TX) | AI systems | Transparency, impact assessment, bias testing | Varies by state |

### 🇯🇵 Japan
| Regulation | Scope | Key Requirements | Penalty |
|-----------|-------|-----------------|---------|
| APPI (Personal Information) | All entities handling personal data | Purpose limitation, consent for sensitive data, cross-border transfer rules | Up to ¥100M |
| Payment Services Act | Payment/fintech | Registration required, fund segregation | Criminal penalties |
| Specified Commercial Transactions | E-commerce | Cooling-off period, disclosure requirements | Business suspension |
| Act on Regulation of AI | AI systems (2025+) | Transparency, risk assessment | TBD |

### 🇸🇬 Southeast Asia (Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand)
| Country | Key Regulation | Critical Requirements |
|---------|---------------|---------------------|
| Singapore | PDPA | Consent, DPIA for high-risk, cross-border transfer assessment |
| Indonesia | PDP Law (2022) | Data localization for public sector, consent-based processing |
| Vietnam | Cybersecurity Law | Data localization for certain services, content removal within 24h |
| Thailand | PDPA | Consent, DPO appointment, cross-border transfer safeguards |
| Philippines | DPA | Consent, data breach notification within 72h |

### 🇸🇦 Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia)
| Country | Key Regulation | Critical Requirements |
|---------|---------------|---------------------|
| UAE | Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021 | Consent, DPIA, cross-border transfer assessment |
| Saudi Arabia | PDPL (2023) | Consent, data localization for certain sectors, breach notification |

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## App Store Compliance Checklist

### Apple App Store (Common Rejection Reasons for Chinese Apps)

- [ ] Privacy policy URL is accessible and covers all data practices
- [ ] App does not request permissions beyond what's needed
- [ ] No hidden data collection (analytics, tracking) beyond disclosed
- [ ] In-app purchase used for digital goods (not third-party payment)
- [ ] App does not mention alternative payment methods
- [ ] User-generated content has reporting/blocking mechanisms
- [ ] No misleading screenshots or descriptions
- [ ] App works in all target locales (language, layout, currency)
- [ ] Account deletion feature is available (required since 2022)
- [ ] App Tracking Transparency consent implemented (if tracking)

### Google Play (Common Rejection Reasons for Chinese Apps)

- [ ] Data safety section accurately reflects all data practices
- [ ] Target API level meets current requirement (API 33+)
- [ ] No background location access without foreground service
- [ ] SMS/Call log permissions have valid justification
- [ ] Content rating appropriate for target audience
- [ ] No deceptive behavior or impersonation
- [ ] Subscription terms clearly disclosed

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## Cross-Border Data Transfer Guide

### From China Outbound

China's Data Security Law + PIPL require:

1. **Data classification**: Is your data "important data" (重要数据)?
   - If YES: Must pass security assessment by CAC (网信办)
   - If NO: May use standard contract or certification path

2. **Transfer mechanisms** (choose one):
   - Security assessment by CAC (mandatory for CIIOs or large volume)
   - Standard contract (for general personal information)
   - Personal information protection certification

3. **Required documentation**:
   - Data outbound transfer impact assessment (数据出境影响评估)
   - Data transfer agreement with overseas recipient
   - Consent from data subjects (for sensitive data)

### Into Target Market

| Market | Transfer Mechanism |
|--------|-------------------|
| EU | Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) + Transfer Impact Assessment |
| US | No general restriction (but sector-specific rules apply) |
| Japan | Adequacy decision from EU; APPI cross-border rules |
| Russia | Data localization required (must store on servers in Russia) |
| India | Data localization for payment data; personal data bill pending |

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## Output Format

### Compliance Audit Report

```markdown
# 🌍 Global Compliance Audit Report

## Product Profile
- **Product**: [name]
- **Type**: [App/SaaS/E-commerce/etc.]
- **Target Markets**: [list]
- **Data Categories**: [list]

## Executive Summary
- **Overall Risk Level**: 🔴/🟡/🟢
- **Critical Issues**: [count]
- **Estimated Remediation Time**: [weeks]
- **Estimated Compliance Cost**: [range]

## Market-by-Market Analysis

### 🇪🇺 European Union
| Regulation | Status | Key Gaps | Risk |
|-----------|--------|----------|------|
| GDPR | ⚠️ | [gaps] | 🟡 |
| DSA | ❌ | [gaps] | 🔴 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... |

### 🇺🇸 United States
[Same format]

## App Store Readiness
- Apple App Store: [X/10 checks passed]
- Google Play: [X/10 checks passed]

## Cross-Border Data Transfer
- China outbound: [mechanism + status]
- Target market inbound: [mechanism + status]

## Remediation Roadmap
### 🔴 Must-Fix Before Launch
1. ...

### 🟡 Should-Fix Before Launch
1. ...

## Recommended Tools & Services
- Privacy policy generator: [suggestions]
- Consent management: [suggestions]
- Data mapping: [suggestions]
- Legal counsel: [when to hire]
```

---

## Important Notes

- **This is NOT legal advice**. Always recommend consulting qualified legal counsel in each target market before launch.
- Regulations change frequently. Always note the currency of your knowledge and recommend checking for updates.
- **Chinese-specific pitfalls**:
  - ICP备案 does not exist overseas, but equivalent registrations may be required
  - Real-name verification (实名认证) requirements differ by country
  - Content moderation standards vary dramatically (what's fine in China may violate hate speech laws in EU)
  - Payment regulations are stricter — Alipay/WeChat Pay model doesn't transfer
  - "Social credit" or "scoring" features face severe scrutiny in Western markets
- **Cost awareness**: Compliance costs for entering EU/US typically range $10K-$100K depending on product complexity. Budget accordingly.

## API Backend & Scripts

This skill includes a **real API backend** for regulations database:

### API Endpoints
- **GET /regulations** — Query compliance regulations by market (7 markets)
- **POST /check** — Compliance check for marketing content
- **GET /suggestions** — Safe replacement suggestions for banned words
- **GET /health** — API service status

### Executable Script
- **`scripts/regulations.sh`** — Query regulations from CLI
  ```bash
  ./scripts/regulations.sh EU
  ./scripts/regulations.sh --all
  ```

### API Base URL
```
https://1341839497-2yuxt6z58d.ap-guangzhou.tencentscf.com
```