Chapter I General Provisions

Article 9

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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

第九条 个人信息处理者应当对其个人信息处理活动负责,并采取必要措施保障所处理的个人信息的安全。

English Translation

A personal information processor shall be responsible for its personal information processing activities and shall take necessary measures to safeguard the security of the personal information it processes.

Plain English Note

Site explanation only. Not part of the translation.

Article 9 is part of Chapter I General Provisions. It should be read together with the official Chinese text, the source reference, and the related PIPL provisions.

  • personal information
  • personal information processor
  • personal information processing activities

Related standards: GB/T 35273

Source reference: PIPL Article 9. 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.

Source Reference

Official source

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