China: MIIT investigation into applications and software development kits' compliance with data protection regulations
Progress
Current status
in force
15 Dec 2023 in force
Scope
Implementers
China
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection 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
Adopted MIIT order for rectification of apps infringing user rights and interests
On 15 December 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China (MIIT) adopted an order for the rectification of 24 mobile internet applications (APPs) and software development kits (SDKs) found to infringe…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
data protection authority