German Chamber of Commerce

China’s Personal Information Protection Law: A Practical Factsheet

15/11/2021

The third pillar of the cybersecurity legislation – the Personal Information Protection Law – is effective since November 1. Often referred to as “China’s GDPR”, the PIPL is frequently compared with the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, however, there are differences.

German companies in China need to be aware of the law and check all personal data processing carefully. Check our Practical Factsheet for a first overview on the law and initial recommendations. 

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