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82 Chinese apps removed, told to rectify personal information violations

( February 19, 2025, 06:40 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Four apps related to mobile games, e-sports, online pharmacies and food safety supervision in the catering industry can no longer be downloaded because they failed to disclose personal-data collection rules, a violation of China’s Personal Information Protection Law, according to the national Internet regulator. An additional 78 apps, including those for fitness, online education, sports, and ride-hailing services, also breached the law by not offering personal-data deletion and adjustment functions, the regulator stated. These apps have been given one month to rectify the issues or face removal if they fail to comply. Below please find the statement and attached, in Chinese, please find the list of the app: ...

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