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The Cyberspace Administration banned Didi on Sunday, because it presented cybersecurity concerns. The regulator justified the decision by stating that Didi Chuxing apps were found to have breached user privacy regulations, according to CNN.
The company stated, “We sincerely thank the … department for its instruction in troubleshooting Didi’s risks,” adding that users’ privacy will be protected “We will rectify and improve risk avoidance and … provide safe and convenient services to our users.”
Three months ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping advocated for online platform restrictions. Not only does he support the investigation, but he also calls for stringent follow-up inspections of digital firms to accomplish this objective. In the recent months, many IT giants have been investigated for market monopoly or consumer rights breaches, leading to massive penalti…
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