China’s cyberspace regulator ordered app stores to remove Didi Chuxing from their list of offerings, citing serious violations on the ride-hailing company’s collection and usage of personal information. The Cyberspace Administration of China announced the move on Sunday, just two days after it said it was starting a cybersecurity review of the company. It ordered Didi to rectify its problems following legal requirements and national standards, and effectively protect the personal information security of its users. Didi didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on the regulator’s move outside of business hours. The surprise probe by China’s internet regulator had piled on the scrutiny of Didi over issues ranging from antitrust to data security.

Source: Mint July 04, 2021 12:11 UTC