A cybersecurity review of Didi has signalled a new era in data governance in China, where regulators have become concerned about public listings overseas. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen/SCMP
China’s Big Tech faces wake-up call as country’s web of data protection laws becomes more elaborate
- A cybersecurity review into ride-hailing firm Didi kicked off a new era in China that prioritises data security over unfettered growth for tech companies
- Regulators in Beijing are cracking down on overseas listings, fearful that US data disclosure rules could compromise national security
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A cybersecurity review of Didi has signalled a new era in data governance in China, where regulators have become concerned about public listings overseas. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen/SCMP