China fines Didi $1.2bn over ‘egregious’ data security violations Cyberspace Administration of China says Beijing-based startup illegally collected user data since 2015. Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2022
Alibaba And Other Chinese Stocks Go Jittery As China Tightens Rules On Overseas Data Transfer The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) sought public feedback on draft rules governing the transfer of personal data overseas, Reuters reports. Under the draft rules, companies collecting personal data would be responsible for the legality, legitimacy, the need for the data, scope, and security of overseas transfers. The draft also covers methods… Benzinga · Jun 30, 2022
Alibaba And Other Chinese Stock Investors Remain Cautious Over China's Political Body Forum With Leading Firms China’s top political advisory body looks to host a forum next week with some of the nation’s largest private-sector firms, including Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ:BIDU), Bloomberg reports. While the conference focused on developing China’s digital economy, investors will likely watch for a possible wind-down of its year-long crackdown on the tech sector after a… Benzinga · May 12, 2022
China Cracks Down Upon Tencent, Other Tech Giants Over Algo Abuse; Questions Alibaba, Others To Address Job Cuts China looks to rein in the potential abuse of algorithms by internet giants from ByteDance Ltd to Tencent Holdings Ltd (OTC: TCEHY), Bloomberg reports. The Cyberspace Administration of China looks to inspect how social media platforms serve up ads and content to hook users, especially the large-scale websites, platforms, and products with significant influence.… Benzinga · Apr 8, 2022
China’s Cyberspace Regulator Drafts New Rules to Protect Minors Companies engaged in online gaming, livestreaming, audio and video in China should set up a "youth mode" to protect minors, according to draft regulations issued on Monday by the Cyberspace Administration of China. The major platforms should regularly conduct assessments on cyber protection for minors in order to provide a… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 14, 2022
China's cyberspace regulator drafts new rules to protect minors Companies engaged in online gaming, livestreaming, audio and video in China should set up a "youth mode" to protect minors, according to draft regulations issued on Monday by the Cyberspace Administration of China. Reuters · Mar 14, 2022
Here's What Happened Between China Regulator And Alibaba, Tencent The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said its official publication had carried out interviews with companies like Tencent Holdings Ltd (OTC:TCEHY), Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA), and TikTok parent ByteDance, Reuters reports. The interviews followed the January 28 meeting held with 27 firms to discuss "healthy and sustainable" development. Tencent founder and CEO Pony Ma… Benzinga · Feb 10, 2022
China's Cyber Watchdog Spells Out Development Strategies for Tech Giants China's cyberspace watchdog said a symposium it held with Chinese tech giants last month had given the industry a "clearer understanding" and more confidence in how to pursue development and opportunities as they adjust to a new regulatory landscape. The Cyberspace Administration of China said its official publication had carried… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2022
China targets celebrities, fan groups in cyber clean-up campaign BEIJING: The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) on Tuesday launched a month-long "clean cyberspace" campaign, which it said would target online abuse, "chaos" in celebrity fan groups and "money worship", among other issues. Bangkok Post · Jan 25, 2022