China has launched a significant crackdown on the misuse of personal information, focusing on various sectors, including apps, wearables, and public data collection. The initiative by the Cyberspace Administration and other ministries targets the lack of transparency in the collection of personal data, improper consent practices, and inadequate user notification. Key areas of enforcement will include software development kits, offline data collection methods, and illegal use of facial recognition technology. The agencies aim to ensure swift enforcement while remaining silent on the reasons behind this crackdown, notably excluding government entity oversight.
China has commenced a crackdown on the inappropriate collection and use of personal information, targeting various sectors including apps and wearable tech.
The Cyberspace Administration emphasized the need for permission and transparency when collecting personal information, particularly by apps and public-facing technologies.
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