Rules are tight, but also leave plenty to the imagination
China has set new rules that spell out data that local app-makers can collect and store, but won’t sanction apps that go beyond the permitted data collection regime. The notice outlining the new rules was signed on 12 March by four administrative offices and issued on a government website last week. The rules come into effect on May 1. The principle underpinning the rules mirrors China’s network security law, which insists that network operators collect only personal information relevant to the services they provide. The data that apps are allowed to require is therefore restricted to items the app needs to offer its basic functions.
