News

China introduces new internet use rules

Thursday 5 February 2015 10:26 CET | News

The Chinese government has introduced an internet user rule, according to which users of blogs will be required to register their names with operators.

The announcement follows what technology companies say are official efforts to block virtual private networks that are used to circumvent China‘s extensive internet filters.

China has the world’s biggest population of internet users with 649 million people online but increasing censorship has limited the popularity of social media. Beijing has required internet companies since 2012 to obtain real names of some users. But compliance was uneven and the rules failed to specify what services were covered.

The rules also require internet services for the first time to have users sign a contract that includes a pledge to refrain from ‘illegal and unhealthy’ activity.

The ruling party encourages internet use for business and education but tries to block material deemed subversive or obscene. Beijing regularly launches new censorship initiatives to respond to changes such as the growing popularity of social media.

Operators will be required to assign an employee to review and keep track of user details to ensure they comply.


Free Headlines in your E-mail

Every day we send out a free e-mail with the most important headlines of the last 24 hours.

Subscribe now

Keywords: online fraud, online security, online authentication, digital identity, China, online rules, internet
Categories: Fraud & Financial Crime
Companies:
Countries: World
This article is part of category

Fraud & Financial Crime






Industry Events