Chapter II Rules for Processing Personal Information
Article 27
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
第二十七条 个人信息处理者可以在合理的范围内处理个人自行公开或者其他已经合法公开的个人信息；个人明确拒绝的除外。个人信息处理者处理已公开的个人信息，对个人权益有重大影响的，应当依照本法规定取得个人同意。
English Translation
A personal information processor may process, within a reasonable scope, personal information that has been disclosed by the individual or otherwise lawfully disclosed, except where the individual has expressly refused. Where a personal information processor processes disclosed personal information and the processing has a significant impact on personal rights and interests, individual consent shall be obtained in accordance with this Law.
Plain English Note
Site explanation only. Not part of the translation.
Article 27 is part of Chapter II Rules for Processing Personal Information, Section 1 General Rules. It should be read together with the official Chinese text, the source reference, and the related PIPL provisions.