China: National Computer Virus Emergency Response Centre issued ruling in investigation into 68 mobile applications for alleged violations of data protection laws

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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…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores, software provider: other software
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

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2025-07-18
in force

On 11 July 2025, the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Centre announced that 68 mobile app…