China passes sweeping data privacy law, to go into effect Nov. 1

The law reportedly will make it harder for tech companies to collect and use personal information.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 45 words · Anthony Jones

The personal data law,reportedly one of the toughest in the world, goes into effect Nov. 1.

WeChat was among severalChinese apps that faced scrutiny in the USunder the Trump administration over potential national security concerns.

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