GDPRvsChina Data Security Law (DSL)
See exactly how GDPR controls map to China Data Security Law (DSL). Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.
According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:
GDPR maps to China Data Security Law (DSL) with 3% coverage across 1 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 38 GDPR controls identifies 37 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Chapter IV - Controller and Processor.
Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 38 controls analysed | 724 frameworks | 440K+ cross-framework mappings
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Chapter V - Transfers of Personal Data(1 mappings)
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What are the key differences between GDPR and China Data Security Law (DSL)?
GDPR has 38 controls across its framework, while China Data Security Law (DSL) covers 21 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 1 overlapping controls (3% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Chapter IV - Controller and Processor, where 15 GDPR controls have no direct China Data Security Law (DSL) equivalent.
How many controls map between GDPR and China Data Security Law (DSL)?
Of 38 total GDPR controls, 1 map directly to China Data Security Law (DSL) controls — representing 3% coverage. The remaining 37 controls represent compliance gaps requiring additional documentation or compensating controls to satisfy both frameworks simultaneously.
What are the compliance gaps when mapping GDPR to China Data Security Law (DSL)?
37 GDPR controls have no direct equivalent in China Data Security Law (DSL). The highest concentration of gaps is in Chapter IV - Controller and Processor with 15 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 GDPR and China Data Security Law (DSL)?
The domain with the highest gap count is Chapter IV - Controller and Processor (15 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.
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