China’s cyber watchdog issued new rules on internet users and outbound data transfers that become effective in August and September respectively. Experts believe the regime’s racing into the age of digital surveillance will only facilitate the collapse of its economy.
The new regulations refine the regime’s firm grip on personal data and livelihood, and the operations of private enterprises.
Analysts warned that while the new rules will enforce further self-censorship of foreign enterprises, they also facilitate businesses leaving China, and ultimately, the collapse of the Chinese economy.
Tight Control of Personal Data
Recently, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) successively introduced “Provisions on the Management of Internet Users’ Account Information,” effective on Aug. 1, and “Measures for the Security Assessment of Outbound Data Transfer,” effective on Sept. 1….