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Consent and privacy law in 中国

In short
China's PIPL, in force since November 2021 and led by the CAC, is comprehensive and in some respects stricter than the GDPR. It requires separate consent for specific activities such as sharing data with third parties, processing sensitive data, cross border transfers, and public disclosure, rather than a single bundled consent. Cross border transfers face strict controls, including a security assessment, certification, or standard contract route, and data localisation applies to critical information infrastructure. Penalties reach up to 50 million yuan or 5 percent of turnover, plus possible suspension of business. Notices must be in Chinese. Cookies and tracking that handle personal information need consent and clear notice.
Status

Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) in force since 1 November 2021

Primary law
PIPL
Languages

zh

Who must comply

Organizations that process personal information of individuals in China, including those abroad that handle data to provide products or services to people in China or to analyze their behavior.

Penalties

Up to 50 million yuan or 5 percent of prior year annual turnover for serious violations

Key obligations

  • Obtain separate consent for sensitive data and cross-border transfers
  • Provide clear notice of purpose, method and scope
  • Honor access, copy, correction, deletion and portability rights
  • Carry out personal information protection impact assessments
  • Meet localization and transfer requirements for large processors

Local guidance

  • Obtain separate consent for sharing, sensitive data, and transfers
  • Use a compliant cross border transfer mechanism
  • Provide notices in Chinese
  • Account for data localisation for critical infrastructure

How ConsentX helps

  • Explicit opt-in consent capture
  • Separate consent flows for sensitive data and transfers
  • Geo-aware banner for visitors in China
  • Consent receipts and rights workflow
  • Region rule engine tuned for China
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This page is a plain-English summary for general information and is not legal advice. Confirm your obligations with qualified local counsel.

How to comply with China using ConsentX

  1. 1

    Scan your website

    Run a free scan to find every cookie and tracker on your site, so you know exactly what needs consent under China.

  2. 2

    Show a geo-aware consent banner

    Add the ConsentX banner. It detects each visitor region and shows the consent experience that China requires, automatically.

  3. 3

    Block trackers until consent

    Keep non-essential cookies and trackers blocked until the visitor agrees, so nothing fires before consent.

  4. 4

    Record tamper-evident proof

    Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a China audit.

  5. 5

    Handle data requests on time

    Use the built-in DSAR workflow with SLA timers to answer access, deletion and opt-out requests within the legal deadline.

Frequently asked questions

What is separate consent under China's PIPL?+

The PIPL requires distinct, specific consent for certain activities such as sharing data with third parties, processing sensitive data, and cross border transfers, rather than one bundled consent for everything.

How does China restrict cross border data transfers?+

The PIPL requires a security assessment, certification, or a standard contract for transfers abroad, and data localisation applies to operators of critical information infrastructure.