我国首次明确：培育三类数据流通服务机构

Core Viewpoint - The recent joint release by the National Data Bureau, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Public Security, and China Securities Regulatory Commission outlines the cultivation of three types of data circulation service institutions to accelerate the marketization and valuation of data elements in China [1][3]. Group 1: Types of Data Circulation Service Institutions - The three types of data circulation service institutions include data exchanges (centers), data circulation service platform enterprises, and data merchants, each with distinct roles [1][3]. - Data exchanges (centers) will focus on comprehensive service functions, while data circulation service platform enterprises will emphasize specialized development, and data merchants will enhance the development of data products and services [1][3]. Group 2: Policy Measures and Objectives - The opinion encourages diverse circulation and trading models, promoting data exchanges for data, orders, services, models, and scenarios, which is expected to enhance the value release of data elements [1][3]. - By the end of 2029, the capabilities of data circulation service institutions are expected to significantly improve, with more diverse trading forms and richer data products and services [4]. Group 3: Functional Positioning and Development - Data exchanges (centers) are encouraged to strengthen their comprehensive service functions, including compliance assurance and supply-demand matching, to enhance the efficiency of data product circulation [5][6]. - Data circulation service platform enterprises are supported to develop specialized services around industry chains and supply chains, promoting data utilization and value co-creation [6][7]. - Data merchants are encouraged to expand data acquisition channels and develop data products tailored to industry needs, exploring new trading models such as data-as-a-service [6][7]. Group 4: Enhancing Service Capabilities - The opinion emphasizes the need for data circulation service institutions to innovate trading models and increase the supply of high-quality data products and services [7][8]. - Institutions are encouraged to explore diverse trading modes, including data exchanges for various forms of data transactions, to lower transaction costs and promote broader data circulation [7][8]. Group 5: Implementation and Management - The National Data Bureau is tasked with coordinating the establishment of a management system for data circulation service institutions, ensuring clear responsibilities and efficient operations [12][13]. - There is a focus on strengthening supervision and management to prevent illegal activities and ensure compliance within data exchanges and circulation service institutions [12][13].