Plain English Meaning
Personal information that, if leaked or illegally used, is likely to cause harm to personal dignity or serious harm to personal or property safety.
Usage Note
This term should be read in its China-law context and not mechanically mapped to GDPR terminology.
Do Not Confuse It With
- The PIPL category is not mechanically identical to GDPR special categories.
- A confidential business record is not necessarily sensitive personal information.
Common Scenarios
- Biometrics
- Medical and health information
- Financial accounts and location trajectories
Latest Developments
- Recent facial-recognition rules add scenario-specific controls but do not replace the PIPL framework.
Official Sources
Last verified: 2026-07-30
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