Cross-Framework Mapping

GDPRvsChina Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)

See exactly how GDPR controls map to China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). Pre-computed mappings, identified gaps, and coverage analysis.

29
Controls Mapped
0
Gaps Found
56%
Coverage

According to the TheArtOfService Compliance Knowledge Graph:

GDPR maps to China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) with 56% coverage across 15 directly mapped controls. Analysis of 27 GDPR controls identifies 12 compliance gaps — primarily concentrated in Chapter IV - Controller and Processor.

Source: TheArtOfService Knowledge Graph | 27 controls analysed | 723 frameworks | 332K+ cross-framework mappings

Control Mappings

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Chapter IV - Controller and Processor(9 mappings)

GDPR-Art.26Joint controllers
PIPL-Art20Joint Handlers
GDPR-Art.27Representatives of controllers or processors not established in the Union
PIPL-Art53Domestic Representative for Overseas Handlers
GDPR-Art.28Processor
PIPL-Art21Entrusted Handling (Processors)
GDPR-Art.33Notification of a personal data breach to the supervisory authority
PIPL-Art57Breach Remediation and Notification
GDPR-Art.34Communication of a personal data breach to the data subject
PIPL-Art57Breach Remediation and Notification
GDPR-Art.35Data protection impact assessment2 targets
PIPL-Art55Personal Information Protection Impact Assessment
PIPL-Art56PIPIA Content and Retention
GDPR-Art.37Designation of the data protection officer
PIPL-Art52Designation of a DPO
GDPR-Art.39Tasks of the data protection officer
PIPL-Art52Designation of a DPO

Chapter V - Transfers of Personal Data(2 mappings)

GDPR-Art.44General principle for transfers
PIPL-Art39Notice and Separate Consent for Cross-Border
GDPR-Art.46Transfers subject to appropriate safeguards
PIPL-Art38Cross-Border Transfer Legal Mechanisms

Chapter II - Principles(9 mappings)

GDPR-Art.5Principles relating to processing of personal data5 targets
PIPL-Art19Retention Period Limitation
PIPL-Art5Lawfulness, Good Faith, Necessity
PIPL-Art6Purpose Limitation and Minimisation
PIPL-Art8Quality of Personal Information
PIPL-Art9Security Responsibility of Handlers
GDPR-Art.6Lawfulness of processing4 targets
PIPL-Art13Legal Bases for Handling
PIPL-Art23Provision of PI to Third Parties
PIPL-Art25Public Disclosure Prohibited Without Consent
PIPL-Art26Image Collection in Public Places

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What are the key differences between GDPR and China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)?

GDPR has 27 controls across its framework, while China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) covers 52 controls. Direct mapping analysis identifies 15 overlapping controls (56% coverage). The frameworks diverge most significantly in Chapter IV - Controller and Processor, where 7 GDPR controls have no direct China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) equivalent.

How many controls map between GDPR and China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)?

Of 27 total GDPR controls, 15 map directly to China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) controls — representing 56% coverage. The remaining 12 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 Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)?

12 GDPR controls have no direct equivalent in China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL). The highest concentration of gaps is in Chapter IV - Controller and Processor 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 GDPR and China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)?

The domain with the highest gap count is Chapter IV - Controller and Processor (7 gaps). Export the full domain-by-domain gap breakdown via the Professional tier to generate a prioritised remediation roadmap.

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