Chapter VI Legal Liability

Article 51

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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.

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Chinese Original

第五十一条 窃取或者以其他非法方式获取数据,开展数据处理活动排除、限制竞争,或者损害个人、组织合法权益的,依照有关法律、行政法规的规定处罚。

English Translation

Where data is stolen or otherwise illegally obtained, data processing activities exclude or restrict competition, or the lawful rights and interests of individuals or organizations are harmed, punishment shall be imposed in accordance with relevant laws and administrative regulations.

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  • data processing

Source reference: DSL Article 51. Source authority: Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. Effective version: 2021-09-01 effective version. Amendment status: not amended. Last verified: 2026-05-20. Last updated: 2026-05-25. Official source.

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Last updated: 2026-05-25. Last verified: 2026-05-20. Independent reference only. Chinese text shall prevail.