Plain English Meaning
A party that independently determines the purposes and methods of personal information processing under the PIPL.
Usage Note
The PIPL role is not identical to GDPR controller or processor terminology.
Do Not Confuse It With
- It is not the same as an entrusted processor.
- Terminology should not be mapped mechanically to GDPR roles.
Common Scenarios
- Employers operating HR systems
- Platforms defining account processing
- Businesses determining customer-data use
Latest Developments
- The 2026 simplified-measures framework uses a scale threshold for certain small processors while retaining core PIPL duties.
Official Sources
Last verified: 2026-07-30
Related References
- Related laws
- PIPL
- Related standards
- Not listed
- Related articles
- PIPL Article 73