China reports 30 apps for personal information collection and use violations
On September 20, China's Cyberspace Administration, along with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Public Security, announced results of inspections under the 2026 Special Actions for Personal Information Protection. They reported 30 apps for violations including failure to disclose data collection rules, forcibly requesting unnecessary permissions, incomplete data collection listings, and lacking effective account cancellation functions. Operators must complete rectification within 15 working days.
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China Reports 30 Apps for Personal Information Collection Violations
On September 20, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), in coordination with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), announced the results of inspections into personal information collection and use by apps and mini-programs. The inspections were conducted under the 2026 Special Actions for Personal Information Protection and based on laws including the Cybersecurity Law and Personal Information Protection Law. The CAC reported 30 apps for various violations: six apps (e.g., FlowFit, Skateboard Recitation) failed to publicly disclose their data collection rules; four apps (e.g., iNAPCare, Chinese-English Translation Master) forcibly or frequently requested non-essential permissions; nine apps (e.g., GPS Acreage Meter, ROI Calculator) did not fully or accurately list their data collection status; and eleven apps (e.g., Hongjuan Le Du, Daochen Smart Transport) lacked effective account cancellation functions. The operators of these apps must complete rectification within 15 working days and submit their status to the CAC, which will coordinate verification and potential disciplinary actions.
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On September 20, Cailian Press reported that the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), in coordination with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), has announced the results of inspections into personal information collection and use by apps and mini-programs. The inspections were conducted under the 2026 Series of Special Actions for Personal Information Protection and relevant laws including the Cybersecurity Law and Personal Information Protection Law. A total of 30 apps were cited for violations across four categories: six apps (including Flow Fit and Skateboard Recitation) failed to publicly disclose their data collection rules; four apps (including iNAP Care and Chinese-English Translation Master) forcibly or frequently requested non-essential permissions; nine apps (including GPS Acreage Meter and ROI Calculator) failed to completely and accurately list their data collection status; and eleven apps (including Hongjuan Le Du and Daochen Smart Transport) failed to provide effective account cancellation functions. The report does not specify penalties or deadlines for remediation.
Read sourceChina Reports 30 Apps for Personal Information Collection and Use Violations
On September 20, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), in coordination with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), announced the results of inspections into personal information collection and usage by apps, including mini-programs. The inspections were conducted under the 2026 Special Actions for Personal Information Protection and based on laws such as the Cybersecurity Law and the Personal Information Protection Law. A total of 30 apps were reported for four categories of issues: six apps (e.g., FlowFit, Skateboard Recitation) failed to publicly disclose data collection rules; four apps (e.g., iNAPCare, Chinese-English Translation Master) forcibly or frequently requested non-essential permissions; nine apps (e.g., GPS Field Area Meter, ROI Calculator) failed to fully list personal information collection circumstances; and eleven apps (e.g., Hongjuan Le Du, Daochen Smart Transport) lacked effective account deletion functions. Operators must complete rectification within 15 working days and submit status reports; the CAC will coordinate verification and take disciplinary actions based on outcomes.
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China's Cyberspace Administration Reports 30 Apps for Personal Information Collection Violations
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), along with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Public Security, has reported 30 mobile applications for violations of personal information protection rules. The actions are part of a 2026 special campaign based on China's Cybersecurity Law and Data Security Law. Six apps, including Flow Fit and Scooter Recitation, failed to publicly disclose their data collection rules. Four apps, such as iNAP Care and Chinese-English Translation Master, forcibly or frequently requested non-essential permissions. Nine apps, including GPS Acreage Meter and ROI Calculator, did not completely or accurately list their personal information collection and use practices. Eleven apps, including Hongjuan Le Du and Daochen Smart Transport, lacked effective account cancellation functions. The operators of these apps must complete rectification within 15 working days and report back to the CAC, which will coordinate inspections and potential penalties based on compliance.
Read sourceChina reports 30 apps for personal information collection and use violations
According to an announcement by Cyberspace China, the Central Cyberspace Administration, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the Ministry of Public Security have jointly conducted a special action on personal information protection in 2026. The investigation found violations in 30 apps. Six apps, including Flow Fit and Scooter Recitation, failed to disclose their personal information collection and use rules. Four apps, such as iNAP Care and Chinese-English Translator, forcefully or frequently requested unnecessary permissions. Nine apps, including GPS acreage meter and ROI calculator, did not fully or accurately list their collection and use of personal information. Eleven apps, such as Hongjuan Ledu and Daochen Zhiyun, do not provide a valid account cancellation function. The report was sourced from Financial Associated Press and published on Oriental Fortune Network.
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