China: Investigation into App operators for illegal data handling
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
22 Sep 2022 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
platform intermediary: other
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Communications Administration announces investigation into app operators
On 16 September 2022, the Yunnan Provincial Communications Administration (YPCA) opened an investigation into seven applications, including “Yoxu Stock”, over alleged illegal collection and processing of personal data. The YPCA noted that the applic…
Event type
investigation
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government