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MNC China Data Transfer Checklist (HR & CRM)

Use as a go-live gate for any new global HR/CRM connection touching mainland China PI.

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Updated16 Aug 2026
AudienceForeign businesses & individuals

At a glance

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity: typical process stages

Four high-level stages — details and local variations are in the guide below.

  1. MapPersonal & important data flows
  2. BasisPIPL notices, consents, contracts
  3. TransferAssessment, SCC or certification
  4. OperateVendors, incidents, audits
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General information only. PIPL, data-export security assessment, standard contract, and certification paths depend on volume, sensitivity, industry, and CAC/local practice. This is not legal advice and does not create an attorney–client relationship. Instruct qualified PRC privacy counsel before you connect global HRIS/CRM instances or ship employee files offshore.

MNC China data compliance cluster: Hub · PIPL checklist (US cos) · Employee data outbound · HR / CRM systems · Export path decision · Sensitive localization · SCC filing · Primary sources · Checklist

Inventory

  • ☐ Systems list (HRIS, CRM, IDP, ticketing, SOC)
  • ☐ Data fields and retention
  • ☐ Overseas recipients and admin roles
  • ☐ Vendor sub-processors

Legal mechanism

  • ☐ Export vs local-only decision recorded
  • ☐ SCC / assessment / certification path chosen
  • ☐ Impact assessment completed
  • ☐ Filing/approval evidence stored

People & process

  • ☐ Employee/customer notices updated
  • ☐ Separate consents captured where required
  • ☐ China incident response contacts named
  • ☐ Annual re-threshold review scheduled

Hub: MNC data hub · SCC detail: SCC timeline.

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How to use this guide

Primary sources cited on this page: ? Systems list (HRIS, CRM, IDP, ticketing, SOC); ? Data fields and retention; ? Overseas recipients and admin roles; ? Vendor sub-processors; ? Export vs local-only decision recorded; ? SCC / assessment / certification path chosen; ? Impact assessment completed; ? Filing/approval evidence stored; ? Employee/customer notices updated; ? Separate consents captured where required; ? China incident response contacts named; ? Annual re-threshold review scheduled.

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What to prepare before contacting counsel

Send a focused first package so counsel can check conflicts, understand scope, and identify urgent deadlines.

  • A concise timeline and the result you want to achieve.
  • Names of all parties and affiliates for a conflict check.
  • Key contracts, notices, correspondence, filings, or decisions.
  • Known deadlines, preferred language, location, and budget constraints.
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