In recent years China has built an elaborate legal framework for dealing with data privacy compliance, modeled on GDPR but with distinctive Chinese characteristics. The most notable laws are the PRC Cybersecurity Law of 2017, PRC Data Security Law of 2021 and PRC Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) in 2021, and these have been complemented by a myriad of laws, regulations and implementing rules to set the standards for future conduct.
With continuous legal developments and government enforcement picking up, international companies across all sectors must ensure legal compliance. Whether you are a B2B operator that handles limited personal data, a retailer that exports customer data abroad, a critical infrastructure operator in China or a foreign companies that collects personal data in China, our team will help you build the right systems to minimize compliance risk in this important area.