Opinion: External Supervision Looms Over China’s Big Tech
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New draft regulations in China will force large internet platforms to accept oversight from independent, external committees on personal data protection.
Beijing is taking another step to bring its technology giants to heel, this time by embedding independent supervisors inside the companies themselves. New draft regulations released for public comment by the Cyberspace Administration of China would mandate the creation of “Personal Information Protection Supervisory Committees” at the country’s largest online platforms.
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- China’s draft regulations require large tech platforms to set up “Personal Information Protection Supervisory Committees” with at least two-thirds independent, qualified members.
- The committees will oversee internal data protection, enhance transparency, communicate with users, and report annually to regulators, addressing rising data privacy risks.
- This move aligns with global trends emphasizing external oversight to ensure compliance, protect personal data, and foster a safer online environment.
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