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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
ON THIS PAGEInventoryLegal mechanismPeople & process
Author Ruiqing Long · Reviewer Wen Lei · Last reviewed · 2 min read · Editorial policy · AI content policy · Disclaimer · Not legal advice — confirm current rules with counsel and authorities

At a glance

Workflow in this guide

Section sequence for this topic.

  1. Inventory
  2. Legal mechanism
  3. People & process
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 Transfer Checklist (HR & CRM) — legal analysis map
Legal analysis map: Inventory

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

People & process
Process flow: Reviewed by Tongyu Yan · Primary sources · Last legally verified: August 2026
  • ☐ 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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