( June 12, 2026, 09:42 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China’s internet regulator on Thursday identified 30 mobile applications for alleged violations involving the unlawful collection and use of personal information, as part of a data-protection campaign launched earlier this year by the country’s internet, industry and public-security authorities. Seven apps, including providers of online education and financial services, were found to have failed to publicly disclose rules governing the collection and use of personal information. Four apps were cited for repeatedly requesting unnecessary user permissions and another five apps, including one operated by China Tourism Group Travel Services Company, were found to have inadequately disclosed how third-party software development kits collect and use personal information. An additional 14 apps failed to provide an effective account-cancellation function, including Chinese internet and gaming company NetEase’s Cloud Reading. Statement follows and the list of apps is attached (in Chinese). ...
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