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China PIPL: Key Compliance Signals from CAC’s January 2026 Q&A

2026-01-23
China personal information protection continues to evolve as regulators clarify how core data laws should be applied in practice. In January 2026, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released a Q&A addressing personal and sensitive personal information, facial recognition compliance, impact assessments, and data protection officer obligations.
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