Compliance Briefing — China’s Personal Information Protection Law takes effect
China’s Personal Information Protection Law entered into force on 1 November 2021, imposing consent, localization, and cross-border transfer restrictions modeled on GDPR-style accountability.
China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) became effective on 1 November 2021. The law introduces legal bases for processing, mandates data localization for critical infrastructure operators, and requires security assessments or standard contracts before exporting personal information overseas.
Global privacy teams should inventory China-linked data flows, appoint a local representative when required, and design cross-border transfer assessments and contractual safeguards to satisfy PIPL enforcement expectations.
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