Earlier this year, the China Consumers Association (CCA) warned that a large number of smartphone apps in China were collecting an excessive amount of personal data, including user location, contact lists and mobile numbers. Photo: Shutterstock
Earlier this year, the China Consumers Association (CCA) warned that a large number of smartphone apps in China were collecting an excessive amount of personal data, including user location, contact lists and mobile numbers. Photo: Shutterstock
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China punishes 100 apps for breaches of personal information as consumer anxiety rises over privacy

  • The China Cybersecurity Center said 100 apps, across a range of industries including e-commerce and banking, have been penalised since November

Celia Chen
Celia Chen

Updated: 10:37pm, 9 Dec, 2019

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Earlier this year, the China Consumers Association (CCA) warned that a large number of smartphone apps in China were collecting an excessive amount of personal data, including user location, contact lists and mobile numbers. Photo: Shutterstock
Earlier this year, the China Consumers Association (CCA) warned that a large number of smartphone apps in China were collecting an excessive amount of personal data, including user location, contact lists and mobile numbers. Photo: Shutterstock
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