The WeChat app displayed on a smartphone on July 10, 2020. Photo: Shutterstock
WeChat adds list of data it collects as Tencent aims to comply with China’s strict new regulations
- The latest version of the messaging app includes a list in the settings detailing what data has been collected, including contacts and location
- The feature is meant to comply with China’s strict new data requirements under the Personal Information Protection Law and other regulations enacted last year
The WeChat app displayed on a smartphone on July 10, 2020. Photo: Shutterstock