China PIPL

People walking on road in China showing PIPL

Key Questions Answered for China’s Personal Information Protection Law

June 21, 2022

China's PIPL mirrors the GDPR in terms of many of its core requirements and penalties, but some requirements are nuanced and and may require a refresh review of the existing company policies and procedures, which may create additional operational burdens.

People walking pass China national flag showing DPOs needed for China PIPL

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Half a Million DPOs Will Likely Need To Be Appointed in China in 2022: Are Organizations Ready?

December 30, 2021

China’s Personal Information Protection Law (“PIPL”) is now in effect, prompting a surge in hiring for DPOs. What was once a security-oriented role for DPOs in China has been elevated to serve the critical oversight function of ensuring organizational compliance with PIPL.