China smart-car makers required to store key data locally

Smart-car makers in China will be required to store key data locally, with regulatory approval required to export data or introduce certain software updates. — Bloomberg

China will require intelligent-vehicle makers to store locally generated data within the country, the latest step in a broader regulatory crackdown on business.

Personal information and important data collected and generated within China should be stored in China in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said in formal guidelines released Thursday.