China: Personal Information Protection Law including government access to data regulations enters into force
Description
Personal Information Protection Law including government access to data regulations enters into force
On 1 November 2021, the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) entered into force. The PIPL sets conditions under which government authorities may request, access, and use personal data held by private entities. In particular, government agencie…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Government access to data
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament