Cross-Framework Mapping

APPIvsChina Data Security Law (DSL)

See exactly how APPI controls map to China Data Security Law (DSL). Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

11
Controls Mapped
18
Gaps Found
17%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

APPI maps to China Data Security Law (DSL) with 17% coverage across 5 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 29 APPI controls identifies 24 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in APPI: Data Subject Rights.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 29 controls analysed | 693 frameworks | 819K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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APPI: Data Security(2 mappings)

APPI-16Data breach notification requirements
DSL-IV-02Risk Monitoring and Incident Response
APPI-17Security incident response procedures
DSL-IV-02Risk Monitoring and Incident Response

APPI: Data Governance(9 mappings)

APPI-19Data protection officer designation2 targets
DSL-II-02National Core Data Protection
DSL-II-03Important Data Catalogue
APPI-21Data protection impact assessments5 targets
DSL-II-02National Core Data Protection
DSL-II-03Important Data Catalogue
DSL-III-01Data Security Risk Assessment
DSL-III-02Data Security Emergency Response
DSL-IV-03Important Data Risk Assessment
APPI-24Cross-border transfer safeguards2 targets
DSL-II-03Important Data Catalogue
DSL-IV-05Cross-Border Data Transfer

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What are the key differences between APPI and China Data Security Law (DSL)?

APPI has 29 controls across its framework, while China Data Security Law (DSL) covers 18 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 5 overlapping controls (17% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in APPI: Data Subject Rights, where 7 APPI controls have no direct China Data Security Law (DSL) equivalent.

How many controls map between APPI and China Data Security Law (DSL)?

Of 29 total APPI controls, 5 map directly to China Data Security Law (DSL) controls — representing 17% coverage. The remaining 24 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.

What are the compliance gaps when mapping APPI to China Data Security Law (DSL)?

24 APPI controls have no direct equivalent in China Data Security Law (DSL). The highest concentration of gaps is in APPI: Data Subject Rights with 7 unmapped controls. These gaps represent areas where additional controls, policies, or documentation must be created to achieve compliance with both frameworks.

Which control domains have the most gaps between APPI and China Data Security Law (DSL)?

The domain with the highest gap count is APPI: Data Subject Rights (7 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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