Article 18 – Exceptions to Notice before Handling

When handling personal information, personal information handlers are permitted not to inform individuals of the matters specified in the first paragraph of the preceding article where laws or administrative regulations require confidentiality or provide no requirement for such notification.

Where it is impossible to notify individuals in a timely manner in a bid to protect natural persons’ life, health and property safety in case of emergency, the personal information handlers shall notify them without delay after the emergency is removed.

Related provisions:

PIPL