China alleges 43 apps of illegally transferring user data, Tencent's WeChat face govt ire

In yet another crackdown on Chinese telecom companies, China's ministry of industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has alleged that 43 apps, including Tencent Holdings Ltd's WeChat, were illegally transferring user data. The Chinese ministry has also ordered the parent companies of these apps to make future rectifications. The move comes after the new Chinese regulatory regime overseeing a range of industries, with a particular emphasis on privacy and data came into existence. In a statement published online, the regulator said the apps had illegally transferred users' contact list and location data, while also harassing them with pop-up windows. The list…