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Research on the Parties Eligible to Initiate Civil Public Interest Litigation Regarding Personal Information Protection

Author(s)

Xie Yuezhen

Affiliation(s)

School of Political Science and Law, University of Jinan, Jinan, China

Abstract

Civil public interest litigation serves as a crucial mechanism for protecting public interests and holds significant importance in the realm of personal information protection. However, current judicial practice reveals that legal provisions regarding the parties eligible to initiate civil public interest lawsuits concerning personal information protection remain relatively ambiguous. This paper therefore focuses on establishing a framework for identifying such plaintiffs, examining key issues-including the definition of plaintiff scope, qualification criteria, and coordination mechanisms-by analyzing existing laws, regulations, and practical challenges. Building upon this analysis, the study systematically proposes a framework for identifying plaintiffs in personal information protection cases, aiming to maximize the role of public interest litigation in safeguarding personal data rights and ensuring their effective protection.

Keywords

Personal Information Protection; Civil Public Interest Litigation; Litigating Party; Coordination Mechanism; Institutional Framework

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