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PIPL

Privacy

GDPR Data Localization Data Residency APPI

China’s main personal data protection law.

Definition

PIPL is China’s privacy law that sets rules for how personal information can be collected, used, and shared.

In plain English China’s main personal data protection law.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It affects services that operate in China or handle personal data of people in China.

Example

Example: A company must set rules for data processing and protect personal information.