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Data Protection | The China Personal Information Protection Law

Data Protection | The China Personal Information Protection Law

The data protection legislative landscape continues to evolve, with other countries adopting robust data protection laws. China's Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), which came into force on 1 November 2022, is a principle-based law similar to the UK GDPR and provides a range of rights to data subjects. While there are similarities to the UK GDPR, there are also distinct differences. The law places obligations on organisations processing the personal data of individuals in the territory of People's Republic of China e.g. this is highly relevant to the UK education sector where China is often a key territory for recruitment of students, as well as other organisations who conduct business in China.    

In this webinar, Partner Loretta Maxfield to explore what this means for UK organisations who process the personal data of individuals in China when providing services and gain practical insight into what your organisation needs to do next.  

This webinar covered:
  • The data protection legislative landscape in China
  • The similarities and differences between PIPL and the GDPR
  • The extra-territorial scope of PIPL and what it means to your organisation
  • Practical insight on steps your organisation needs to take to ensure you comply with the PIPL

If you have questions or concerns about the data you hold, or about transferring data outside of the UK please contact Loretta Maxfield on 03330 430350

Broadcast: 21 June 2022. The content in this webinar, guidance and advice provided by the host, is correct at the time of broadcast. If you are watching a recording after the broadcast date please contact us for the most up to date guidance and advice on this topic.

About the host

Loretta Maxfield
Loretta Maxfield

Loretta Maxfield

Partner

Data Protection & GDPR, Intellectual Property

For more information, contact Loretta Maxfield on +44 1382 346814.