PIPL
Privacy
China’s Personal Information Protection Law governing personal information processing.
Definition
PIPL (Personal Information Protection Law) establishes principles, legal bases, and obligations for personal information handling in China, including requirements for certain transfers and safeguards.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It defines compliance expectations for companies processing personal information connected to China and can influence data flow and storage decisions.
Example
Example: Organization provides notices, limits processing purposes, and implements security controls for personal information.