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Beijing | China on Friday adopted a major law on online privacy protection, aimed in particular at restricting sometimes abusive personal data collection by digital giants. The text comes as a reaction to the rise in online fraud in recent years, but above all to the growing concern of Chinese consumers about data leaks or the use of algorithms. Under the new law, passed by the Standing Committee of China’s parliament, public and private companies are required to reduce the collection of personal information from citizens and obtain their prior consent. The state is not involved: it can continue to...
