China's Civil Code Expands Personal Information Protection, Strengthens Contractual Protections

Coming into effect in January, China's fundamental law introduces new provisions on personal information protection and strengthens weaker parties in contractual negotiations

6 minute readDecember 03, 2020 at 11:25 PM

Vincent Chow

China's Civil Code Expands Personal Information Protection, Strengthens Contractual Protections

On Jan. 1, 2021, China will see its most comprehensive law come into effect. The PRC Civil Code (中华人民共和国民法典) will have massive implications for business operations, from expanding the scope of personal information protection to introducing new contractual rights and obligations.

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