Tech

China’s new law to strengthen control on tech firms’ data

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3 years ago

June 10, 2021

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Chinese lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at giving the country more tools to counter U.S. sanctions in their growing rivalry.

China is seeking to find new ways to fire back at the U.S. and other Western countries amid tensions over a range of issues.

The law attempts to defuse U.S. and E.U. pressure over trade, technology and Hong Kong.

However, Foreign companies worry about the impact the new laws will have on foreign investment.

An earlier draft called for the establishment of a categorical and hierarchical system for data and risk-assessment mechanisms.

China’s bill urged national security reviews of data handling, saying that harmful overseas activities should be “pursued for legal responsibility.”

The law represents “another important piece in the overall data protection regulatory jigsaw in China,” said Carolyn Bigg, a Hong Kong Lawyer said.

President Xi Jinping is seeking to gain control of vast reams of information produced by companies like Alibaba and Tencent, as part of broader efforts to position China as a leader in big data.

Beijing has been pouring money into data centers and other digital infrastructure to make data a national economic driver and help shore up the Communist Party’s legitimacy.

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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16 hours ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

Leaders

Is cloud technology the solution for every organisation’s needs?

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1 day ago

May 16, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Amidst the dominance of cloud technologies in the tech landscape, questions are rising over applicability and its cost implications.

As businesses increasingly migrate to cloud technologies, skepticism is brewing over whether it’s the optimal solution for every organisational need.

Additionally, the notion of “free” cloud services is being challenged, highlighting the importance of understanding the true costs and benefits associated with cloud adoption.

Harsha Patil, Engineering manager, California USA shares his key insights on the cloud conundrum. #featured

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Does American media have TikTok bias?

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2 days ago

May 16, 2024

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While the fate of TikTok remains uncertain in the U.S.—there is no shortage of possibilities.

Several investors are hoping to benefit from a new federal law that requires TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the popular platform or face a ban.

This comes after ByteDance and TikTok filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to block the law from going into effect.

Meanwhile, eight TikTok creators filed their own challenge, arguing the law violates their First Amendment rights to free speech.

But as the saga continues many media outlets are defending the platform.

David Zhang from China Insider joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #trending #TikTok #TikTokban #socialmedia #China