A map of China is seen through a magnifying glass on a computer screen showing binary digits, in this January 2, 2014 file photo illustration. Thousands of apps running code built by Chinese Internet giant Baidu have collected and transmitted users' personal information to the company, much of it easily intercepted, researchers say. REUTERS/Edgar Su
BEIJING: China adopted a controversial cybersecurity law on Nov 7 to counter what Beijing says are growing threats such as hacking and terrorism, although the law has triggered concern from foreign business and rights groups.
The legislation, passed by China's largely rubber-stamp parliament and set to come into effect in June 2017, is an "objective need" of China as a major internet power, a parliament official said.
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