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Beijing launches hotlines for personal data protection, minors' audit inquiries

( January 20, 2026, 10:04 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Beijing has unveiled consultation hotlines designed to provide guidance for personal information protection officers and for submitting audit reports on the safeguarding of minors’ personal data. City-level and district-level internet regulators will handle inquiries strictly related to the submission of individual data protection officer information and the compliance audit for minors’ personal data, according to the Beijing Internet Information Office. Companies seeking consultations must disclose the identity of the relevant data handlers, as third-party agencies are not authorized to submit inquiries on their behalf.The statement is attached (in Chinese)....

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