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Data PrivacyNews

WeChat Privacy Flap: Login Records Show Unknown Devices for Some Users, Company Claims Manufacturer Device Settings Are To Blame

November 10, 2022
The WeChat privacy questions stem from numerous users posting logins from unknown devices to their accounts, sometimes at very late and odd hours. Users are speculating about Chinese law enforcement inspecting accounts using some sort of a backdoor.
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TikTok logo on the phone screen showing privacy policy update on TikTok user data for Europe
Data PrivacyNews

European TikTok User Data Found To Be Available To Chinese Staff as Company Updates Privacy Policy

November 7, 2022
The privacy policy now makes clear that TikTok user data is transferred to a number of third countries for "important functions," China among them. TikTok says it has SCCs in place that cover the data transfers.
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U.S. hacker in military uniform showing cyber espionage on research university in China
Cyber SecurityNews

China Accuses NSA of Cyber Espionage in Repeated Breaches of Xi’an Research University

September 19, 2022
The Chinese government claims that the NSA is conducting cyber espionage with repeated attacks on an aerospace and space research university funded by Beijing.
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Digital yuan gold coin over yuan banknotes showing PBOC privacy protection for CBDC
Data PrivacyNews

Privacy Protection Coming for Digital Yuan? PBOC Promises “Respect” for Personal Information

August 17, 2022
Reasonable anonymous transactions have been proposed for the digital yuan, which is currently in testing in multiple regions of the country. PBOC officials have also promised to deliver the best privacy protection, though questions remain.
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WPS Office logo on phone screen showing state censorship on word processor
Data PrivacyNews

State Censorship Accused of Reaching Into China’s Cloud-Based Word Processors; Author Claims Access to Document Blocked Due to “Sensitive Content”

July 27, 2022
Popular cloud-based word processor app WPS, one of the most widely used of its type in China, may be facilitating state censorship of user’s private documents. User complained million-word document was locked due to "sensitive content."
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Didi signage logo on building showing ride hailing app ruling on China data laws
Data PrivacyNews

China Fines Leading Ride Hailing App Didi $1.2 Billion in Ruling That Clarifies Violations of Data Laws

July 25, 2022
Ride hailing giant Didi's exile into the wilderness appears to be ending, and the Chinese government's harsh wave of regulatory crackdowns has taken sharper focus, as the investigation has concluded and a fine of $1.2 billion has been announced.
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Data ProtectionInsights

Key Questions Answered for China’s Personal Information Protection Law

June 21, 2022
China's PIPL mirrors the GDPR in terms of many of its core requirements and penalties, but some requirements are nuanced and and may require a refresh review of the existing company policies and procedures, which may create additional operational burdens.
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Judge gavel near the China flag showing cybersecurity rules for financial firms
Cyber SecurityNews

Potential Risk for Financial Firms in China’s New Draft Cybersecurity Rules: Mandatory Data Storage, Sharing With CSRC

June 8, 2022
A leading lobbying group in the Asia Pacific region is raising a warning about China's new proposed cyber security rules for financial firms, sending a letter to the China Securities Regulatory Commission.
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Decorative stand promoting the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 in China showing security flaws in mobile app
Cyber SecurityNews

Security Flaws, Censorship Mechanisms Found in Winter Olympics App Provided to Athletes

January 26, 2022
When athletes arrive at the 2022 Winter Olympics they will be required to download an app called MY2022. Meant for contact tracing purposes, it will be packed with some unexpected extras: security flaws and possible censorship features.
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Judge's gavel on background of China flag showing national security concerns for offshore listings
Cyber SecurityNews

China’s Campaign Against Offshore Listings Continues With New Regulations for Businesses That Pose a National Security Threat

December 30, 2021
China has announced new requirements for companies that might pose a "national security" threat, chiefly those that have large stockpiles of personal data that might wind up being transferred overseas.
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Massive Data Breach at Healthcare Provider ILS Compromises Millions of Patients

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Following US Federal TikTok Ban, UK Blocks the App From Government Devices

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