China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) is a comprehensive data privacy regulation enacted to safeguard the personal information of individuals within China. It was adopted on August 20, 2021, and came into effect on November 1, 2021. The PIPL establishes strict guidelines for how personal data must be collected, stored, used, and shared by organizations operating within China or handling data of Chinese citizens. The law emphasizes the protection of individuals’ rights to their personal information, requiring companies to obtain explicit consent for data collection and processing, implement security measures, and ensure data is only transferred outside of China under specific conditions. The PIPL is seen as a significant step in China’s efforts to regulate data privacy and aligns closely with global data protection standards.