ISSUING AUTHORITIES:

Ministry of Public Security

Cyberspace Administration of China

DATE OF ISSUANCE:

June 26, 2024

On July 26, 2024, the Ministry of Public Security and the Cyberspace Administration of China released an announcement seeking publication consultation of draft taptap点点官方网站(the “taptap点点官方网站”).

The taptap点点官方网站 stipulate that the government should establish a public service platform (“Government Authentication taptap点点官方网站”) to provide online identity authentication services. Individuals would then have the option to voluntarily apply for a “Cyber Number” and “Cyber Certificate” on the Government Authentication taptap点点官方网站.

The taptap点点官方网站 are designed to significantly reduce internet platform operators’ over-collection and storage of ID card numbers and other explicit personal information. The taptap点点官方网站 state that individuals legally required to authenticate their real identities for internet services provided by internet platform operators may use their Cyber Number and Cyber Certificate for verification purposes, rather than providing identification documents such as ID cards.

The taptap点点官方网站 also aim to ensure that the Government Authentication Platform complies with various principles and obligations established by the . These measures uphold the minimal necessary principle and emphasize the importance of obtaining informed consent. Additionally, the taptap点点官方网站 include provisions for enhanced protection of minors by requiring parental consent and supervision for online identity authentication processes.

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