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Comment: China's digital ID plan sparks debate over privacy, Internet freedom

By MLex Staff
  • 02 Aug 2024 09:06
  • 02 Aug 2024 09:06
China's proposed national online identity verification system has drawn criticism over potential threats to privacy and Internet freedom, while proponents argue it could bolster cybersecurity by curbing unlawful data practices by commercial platforms.

Last week, Chinese Internet and public-security regulators jointly released draft rules requiring individuals to obtain online ID numbers

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