Chapter IV Rights of Individuals in Personal Information Processing Activities

Article 48

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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.

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

第四十八条 个人有权要求个人信息处理者对其个人信息处理规则进行解释说明。

English Translation

Individuals have the right to require a personal information processor to explain its personal information processing rules.

Plain English Note

Site explanation only. Not part of the translation.

Article 48 is part of Chapter IV Rights of Individuals in Personal Information Processing Activities. It should be read together with the official Chinese text, the source reference, and the related PIPL provisions.

  • personal information
  • personal information processor

Source reference: PIPL Article 48. 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.