The stricter rules come as China moves against its most powerful tech stars, including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, Tencent Holdings Ltd and Didi Global Inc in a bid to ensure its grip on society. — AFP
China has broadened its crackdown on information gathered by automakers, as part of a wider campaign on how companies handle and protect user data.
Data shouldn’t be collected without a driver’s consent, and data that is collected should be processed onboard the vehicle, a statement Friday from five government offices said. Additionally, built-in hardware like cameras and radar should only be precise enough to fulfill their functions, and all data collated should be as anonymous as possible.
