( April 28, 2022, 10:04 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Douban, a Chinese online platform for discussing books and movies, requires domestic users to provide identity and facial information on top of cellphone numbers to complete real-name verifications before they can use functions such as issuing posts and creating discussion groups, according to the company's latest personal information protection policy. The move comes after the platform was found to have engaged in violations such as the release of prohibited content that prompted an inspection by China’s cyberspace regulator last month. Under the new policy, overseas users need to provide proof of their identity such as passport information or valid travel documents.The statement, in Chinese, follows: ...
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