Virtual properties and data, including digital currencies, could be officially “People’s Rights” in China, following the publication of a new Civil Code General Provisions Draft. This gives citizens greater legal protection over non-physical property.
‘Civil Rights Objects’
If the law is passed, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, online gaming tokens and general data-based information would become officially recognized as “Civil Rights Objects” across the country.
Dan Li, operating manager of Chinese bitcoin news and information site BTCKan, said the new draft is good news, and a positive step that will encourage the bitcoin community to grow.
I think the law indeed gives Bitcoin fans a new confidential atmosphere to go further on blockchain technology.
BTCKan also reported the new General Provisions Draft could give bitcoin users new legal channels in case of theft – treating them as similar to personal data stolen in an information leak or hack. The same rule would apply to non-blockchain-based digital assets such as tokens earned in games.
Legal Background
ChinaThe Draft was released during a session of the 12th National People’s Congress Standing Committee (China’s Congress) in Beijing on June 27th.
It contains two articles concerning virtual properties and data-based information. The first is Article 104, which states that “Objects” includes “immovables and movables.” Specific rights or virtual properties defined as “property rights objects” by the law shall now be treated accordingly. The second is Article 108.2.8, concerning Intellectual Property and data information.
The new laws come as the result of years of legal battles over personal data and digital property in China, as technology advances mean more and more of people’s possessions have no physical form.
China’s Civil Law defines items that can be considered citizens’ private property as: “legal income, real estate, deposits, livelihood appliances, historical relics, books and materials, forests and woods, livestock, other means of production granted by laws and other legal properties.” Non-tangible items were not explicitly mentioned.
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