China: National Computer Virus Emergency Response Centre investigation into 68 mobile applications for alleged violations of data protection laws
Progress
Current status
in force
18 Jul 2025 in force
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
National Computer Virus Emergency Response Centre issued ruling in investigation into 68 mobile applications for alleged violations of data protection laws
On 11 July 2025, the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Centre announced that 68 mobile applications were found violating China’s Cybersecurity Law and Personal Information Protection Law during checks conducted between 11 June and 1 July 20…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority