PIPL 101 – China’s personal information protection law

About Chinese personal information protectionThe meaning of key PIPL privacy termsLawful Chinese personal information processing conditionsThe rights the PIPL grants to individuals in ChinaAbout Chinese authorities’ approach to data governance, security data breachesCross-border personal information transfer requirementsHow Chinese authorities’ approach enforcementKey similarities differences between the PIPL and the EU’s GDPRWhat Will I Learn?About Chinese personal information protectionThe meaning of key PIPL privacy termsLawful Chinese personal information processing conditionsThe rights the PIPL grants to individuals in ChinaAbout Chinese authorities’ approach to data governance, security data breachesCross-border personal information transfer requirementsKey similarities and differences between the PIPL and the EU’s GDPRRequirementsNo specific pre-requisitesDescriptionChina’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) affects organisations processing the personal information of people located within mainland China.PIPL headlines focus on fines – up to 5% of turnover.The Chinese legal system and personal information protection regime is multi-layered and complex.That’s what PIPL 101 demystifies.It explains the PIPL’s context and provides an overview. It outlines key Chinese data protection terminology. It presents personal information lawful processing conditions. The rights granted to individuals are given. Data governance, security and data breach notification obligations are outlined. Cross-border data transfer requirements are explained. Similarities and differences between China’s PIPL and the EU’s GDPR are considered.PIPL 101 is an introductory Chinese personal information protection awareness course.Course content and overviewCovers eight personal information protection topicsContext characteristicsTerminology rolesLawful processing noticesIndividuals’ rightsData governance, security data breachesCross-border data transferEnforcementThe PIPL vs. the GDPRWith 17 short lectures.Around an hour of video.And 7 multiple choice quizzes.Course topicsContext characteristicsThis introduces the Chinese legal system and sets the PIPL’s context. Outlines the PIPL, its principles and territorial scope.Terminology rolesLists key data protection terminology used in the PIPL. Outlines major roles under the PIPL.Lawful processing noticesDescribes the conditions under which personal information may be lawfully processed. Outlines sensitive personal information handling requirements. Presents data subject notice requirements.Individuals’ rightsOutlines rights granted to individuals by the PIPL.Data governance, security data breachesIntroduces data governance and security compliance obligations personal information handlers must adhere to.Cross-border data transferExplains the localisation requirement, the explicit cross-border consent requirement, and the conditions a handler must adhere to.EnforcementExplains China’s approach to personal information protection enforcement. Lists administrative penalties. Details other enforcement approaches, including civil liability and criminal liability.The PIPL vs. the GDPRPresents key similarities and differences between the PIPL and the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, the GDPR.Who is the target audience?Staff dealing with personal information of people within ChinaThose seeking an introduction to China’s Personal Information Protection Law, the PIPLWho this course is for:People working with or responsible for personal data of people in ChinaThose seeking an introduction to China’s Personal Information Protection Law