China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)
The Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), effective November 1, 2021, is China's comprehensive personal information protection legislation. It establishes rules for personal information processing, cross-border data transfers, individual rights, and enforcement by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). Applies to processing of personal information of natural persons within China, and extraterritorially to processing outside China targeting or analysing behaviour of individuals within China.
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Framework Domains (14)
Assurance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CN-PIPL-V2-AUDIT | Periodic Compliance Audit |
Cross-Border
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CN-PIPL-V2-CROSS-BORDER | Cross-Border Transfer Mechanisms |
Cross-Border Data Transfer (Chapter III)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 38 | Processing in Employment Context |
| Art. 39 | Compensation for Damages |
| Art. 40 | Establishment and Composition |
| Art. 43 | Mediation of Disputes |
General Provisions (Chapter I)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 1-3 | Scope and Applicability |
| Art. 4-5 | Definitions and Core Principles |
| Art. 6-7 | Purpose Limitation and Minimization |
| Art. 8-9 | Transparency and Data Quality |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CN-PIPL-V2-CH1-SCOPE | Scope and Extraterritorial Reach (Chapter I) |
| CN-PIPL-V2-DPO | Person in Charge of Personal Information Protection |
| CN-PIPL-V2-LARGE-PLATFORM | Large Platform Obligations |
| CN-PIPL-V2-PUBLIC-AUTH | State Organs Processing |
Handler Obligations (Chapter V)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 51 | Classification of General-Purpose AI Models as General-Purpose AI Models with Systemic Risk |
| Art. 52 | Procedure |
| Art. 53 | Obligations for Providers of General-Purpose AI Models |
| Art. 54 | Authorised Representatives of Providers of General-Purpose AI Models |
| Art. 55 | Obligations for Providers of General-Purpose AI Models with Systemic Risk |
Individual Rights (Chapter IV)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 44 | Right to Effective Judicial Remedy |
| Art. 45 | Data Protection Officer |
| Art. 46 | Administrative Fines |
| Art. 47 | Existing Legal Procedures |
| Art. 48 | Criminal Penalties |
| Art. 49 | Collective Dispute Resolution |
Legal
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CN-PIPL-V2-PENALTIES | Penalties and Civil Liability |
Legal Liability (Chapter VII)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 66 | Administrative Penalties |
| Art. 67 | Inspection Powers |
| Art. 69 | Civil Liability |
| Art. 70 | Criminal Penalties for False Consent |
| Art. 71 | Criminal Penalties for Unlawful Processing |
Operational
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CN-PIPL-V2-INCIDENT | Personal Data Breach Response |
Personal Information Handling Rules (Chapter II)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 13 | Transparency and Provision of Information to Deployers |
| Art. 14-16 | Consent Requirements |
| Art. 17-19 | Information and Notification Obligations |
| Art. 23-25 | Joint Processing and Delegation |
| Art. 28-32 | Sensitive Personal Information Processing |
| Art. 31 | Designation of Chief Privacy Officer |
Privacy
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CN-PIPL-V2-AUTO-DECISION | Automated Decision-Making |
| CN-PIPL-V2-CONSENT | Consent Requirements |
| CN-PIPL-V2-CONSENT-XBORDER | Cross-Border Separate Consent |
| CN-PIPL-V2-DECEASED | Deceased Persons Rights |
| CN-PIPL-V2-DELETION | Deletion and Retention |
| CN-PIPL-V2-DSAR | Individual Rights and DSARs |
| CN-PIPL-V2-JOINT | Joint Processing Allocation |
| CN-PIPL-V2-LAWFUL-BASIS | Lawful Basis for Processing |
| CN-PIPL-V2-MINORS | Minors Under 14 Protection |
| CN-PIPL-V2-NOTICE | Privacy Notice Obligations |
| CN-PIPL-V2-PUBLISHED | Disclosed and Publicly Available PI |
| CN-PIPL-V2-SENSITIVE | Sensitive Personal Information |
Risk
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CN-PIPL-V2-PIPIA | Personal Information Protection Impact Assessment |
Vendor
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CN-PIPL-V2-PROCESSOR | Entrusted Processing Agreements |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)?
China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) is a compliance framework from China with 14 domains and 52 controls. The Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), effective November 1, 2021, is China's comprehensive personal information protection legislation. It establishes rules for personal information processing, cross-border data transfers, individual rights, and enforcement by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). Applies to processing of personal information of natural persons within China, and extraterritorially to processing outside China targeting or analysing behaviour of individuals within China. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) have?
China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) has 52 controls organised across 14 domains. The largest domains are Privacy (12 controls), Individual Rights (Chapter IV) (6 controls), Personal Information Handling Rules (Chapter II) (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) map to?
China Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) maps to 623 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Chile Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 21.719) (29% coverage), EU AI Act (29% coverage), ASEAN Data Management Framework (29% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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