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Facial recognition images are not necessary personal information for online shopping, says official with Chinese regulator

By MLex Staff ( April 9, 2024, 09:00 GMT | Insight) -- Facial recognition images do not fall into the category of “necessary personal information” for online shopping, a senior official at China’s Internet regulator has said. The official made the clarification at a policy briefing conference on regulations for implementing the country’s law on the protection of consumer rights and interests, which will take effect on July 1.Facial recognition images do not fall into the category of “necessary personal information” for online shopping, a senior official at China’s Internet regulator has said....

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