{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-blog-post-js","path":"/blog/china-authorities-name-105-apps-for-improper-data-practices/","result":{"data":{"site":{"siteMetadata":{"title":"No Frills News"}},"contentfulNfnPost":{"postTitle":"China authorities name 105 apps for improper data practices","slug":"china-authorities-name-105-apps-for-improper-data-practices","createdLocal":"2021-05-21 14:30:45.709360","publishDate":"2021-05-21 10:58:56+00:00","feedName":"Image Recognition","sourceUrl":{"sourceUrl":"https://kdvr.com/news/technology/china-authorities-name-105-apps-for-improper-data-practices/"},"postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said that the 105 apps violated laws by excessively collecting and illegally accessing users’ personal information, according to a statement posted on its site Friday.\nThe CAC has stepped up scrutiny of Chinese apps as authorities beef up protection of personal information protection and seek to prevent breaches of online privacy.\nOne concern in China and elsewhere is that many internet companies have collected excessive user information to target consumers with advertisements.\nProvisions outlining how apps should collect personal information came into effect May 1.\nDozens of other internet companies including Baidu, Tencent and ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing have also been fined for not properly disclosing investments or acquisitions.</p>"}}}},"pageContext":{"slug":"china-authorities-name-105-apps-for-improper-data-practices"}}}