DSL, CSL, PIPL Aren’t GDPR Clones, They’re a Different Game Entirely.
Western execs often step into China thinking “We nailed GDPR, we’ve got this.”
That’s the first and most expensive mistake.
GDPR is about rights. China’s DSL, CSL, and PIPL are about control.
Data sovereignty. National security. Political oversight. The rules aren’t just stricter, they’re built on a different philosophy.Here’s what trips up global firms every time:
Assuming a global privacy policy translates to China. Using cross-border data flows “because it worked in Europe.” Treating regulators like auditors instead of power brokers.One misstep and you’re not just fined, you’re frozen out of the market.
QTS Global doesn’t copy-paste GDPR playbooks.
We build China-specific compliance and IT architecture that survives scrutiny from CAC, MIIT, and local data police from day one.
Global rules won’t save you in China. Local expertise will.