Chapter II Rules for Processing Personal Information

Article 33

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Translation Notice

This is an unofficial English translation prepared for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. In case of any discrepancy, the official Chinese text published by the competent authority shall prevail.

本文为非官方英文翻译,仅供一般信息参考,不构成法律意见。如与主管机关发布的中文正式文本不一致,以中文正式文本为准。

Chinese Original

第三十三条 国家机关处理个人信息的活动,适用本法;本节有特别规定的,适用本节规定。

English Translation

This Law applies to the processing of personal information by State organs. Where this section contains special provisions, those provisions apply.

Plain English Note

Site explanation only. Not part of the translation.

Article 33 is part of Chapter II Rules for Processing Personal Information, Section 3 Special Rules for State Organs Processing Personal Information. It should be read together with the official Chinese text, the source reference, and the related PIPL provisions.

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Source reference: PIPL Article 33. Source authority: Cyberspace Administration of China publication; source text from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. Effective version: 2021-11-01 effective version. Amendment status: not amended. Last verified: 2026-05-20. Last updated: 2026-05-20. Official source.