HR compliance management: Measuring the impact of the upcoming Personal Information Protection Law of the People's Republic of China

September 2021

The Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “PIPL”) will become effective as of November 1, 2021. In relation to HR management, the PIPL imposes new obligations on enterprises. In order to ensure compliance with the law, we recommend that companies undertake a prompt assessment of the new provisions and make appropriate adjustments to their practices. This article sets out the key compliance issues under the PIPL in relation to HR management, and provides advice on real-world scenarios and actions.