Chapter II Rules for Processing Personal Information

Article 29

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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

第二十九条 处理敏感个人信息应当取得个人的单独同意;法律、行政法规规定处理敏感个人信息应当取得书面同意的,从其规定。

English Translation

Processing sensitive personal information shall require the individual's separate consent. Where laws or administrative regulations provide that written consent shall be obtained for processing sensitive personal information, those provisions shall apply.

Plain English Note

Site explanation only. Not part of the translation.

Article 29 is part of Chapter II Rules for Processing Personal Information, Section 2 Rules for Processing Sensitive Personal Information. It should be read together with the official Chinese text, the source reference, and the related PIPL provisions.

  • personal information
  • sensitive personal information
  • separate consent

Related standards: GB/T 35273

Source reference: PIPL Article 29. 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.