CIPP/CN Study Guide: CHINA DATA PROTECTION FRAMEWORK

CIPP/CN Study Guide 2026 is a comprehensive and authoritative resource for understanding China’s rapidly evolving data protection, cybersecurity, and data governance regime. While this is an independent and unofficial study guide, it is the first textbook dedicated to the CIPP/CN certification, filling a significant gap for global privacy professionals. It is fully aligned with the IAPP CIPP/CN Body of Knowledge and structured to support both certification preparation and real-world professional use. The book provides in-depth coverage of China’s core legal pillars, including the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), Data Security Law (DSL), and Cybersecurity Law (CSL), as well as key administrative regulations, CAC decisions and guidance, and major sector-specific privacy requirements. Readers gain not only doctrinal clarity but also practical insight into how China’s regulatory system operates in practice. To support exam readiness, the guide includes a full-length, exam-style practice test specifically designed for the CIPP/CN certification. Written by a university lecturer and practicing privacy professional, this work goes far beyond exam preparation. It is grounded in rigorous legal analysis and relies on direct engagement with primary Chinese legal sources and official materials — not AI-generated summaries. As a result, it serves both as a focused study guide and as a reliable professional reference. The book also situates China’s framework within the broader global privacy landscape, making it especially valuable for DPOs, lawyers, compliance leaders, consultants, and organizations operating in or engaging with the Chinese market. Whether you are preparing for the CIPP/CN exam or seeking a deeper, practice-oriented understanding of China’s data protection regime, this guide is designed to support your next professional step.