// THREAT DETECTION AND DATA PRIVACY TERM
PIPL
PIPL, or the Personal Information Protection Law, is China's comprehensive data privacy law that sets strict rules for how personal information is collected, stored, and processed by organizations. It is similar in scope to Europe's GDPR but specific to China.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) is the People's Republic of China's principal data privacy statute, establishing a robust framework for personal information processing, including requirements for data localization, explicit consent, cross-border data transfer mechanisms, and enhanced data subject rights, effective November 1, 2021.
BACKGROUND
A cybersecurity regulation comprises directives that safeguard information technology and computer systems with the purpose of forcing companies and organizations to protect their systems and information from cyberattacks like viruses, worms, Trojan horses, phishing, denial of service (DOS) attacks, unauthorized access and control system attacks. While cybersecurity regulations aim to minimize cyber risks and enhance protection, the uncertainty arising from frequent changes or new regulations can significantly impact organizational response strategies.
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- China PIPL
- PRC PIPL
- Chinese PIPL
- China's Data Privacy Law
- Chinese GDPR (colloquial)
USAGE NOTE
Companies operating in or dealing with data from China must comply with PIPL's stringent requirements, particularly concerning cross-border data transfers and individual consent.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to PIPL.
Develops a privacy management platform that helps organizations comply with global privacy regulations, including PIPL, through solutions for data mapping, consent management, DSAR automation, and vendor risk management.
Offers a comprehensive platform for privacy management and compliance, providing tools for data inventory, risk assessments, and policy management to help companies adhere to various data protection laws like PIPL.
Specializes in data discovery, classification, and privacy solutions, enabling organizations to locate, classify, and manage personal and sensitive data across their enterprise for PIPL and other regulatory compliance.
Provides an AI-powered Data Command Center that unifies data security, privacy, governance, and compliance, offering solutions relevant to PIPL for data mapping, consent management, and data subject rights.
Delivers a data security and governance platform for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, helping organizations manage access controls, data encryption, and compliance with data privacy regulations like PIPL.
Offers a privacy management platform designed to automate and simplify privacy programs, including data subject access requests (DSARs), data mapping, and vendor privacy assessments critical for PIPL compliance.
Develops a broad portfolio of security solutions, including data security and governance tools like IBM Security Guardium, which help organizations discover, classify, and protect sensitive data to meet regulatory requirements such as PIPL.
Provides privacy compliance software and consulting services, assisting companies in meeting global data protection laws, including PIPL, through data mapping, privacy impact assessments, and DPO services.