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China’s cybersecurity authority cracks down on selling of hotel records, other personal data
By Global Times
Published: Aug 11, 2026
China’s cybersecurity authority on Tuesday publicized ten typical cases in its crackdown on crimes involving the infringement of citizens’ personal information.
Several of the cases involve illegal investigation operations conducted under the guise of “private detective” services.
Obtaining highly sensitive personal information, including hotel check-in records, vehicle records and travel trajectories.
Using the pretext of “legal support” and “investigative assistance,” they tsold the information at premium rates to lawyers and private investigators.
To date, all ten suspects have been placed under criminal coercive measures in accordance with the law, the authority said.
Other offences featured in the cases include schemes that coerce merchants into handing over buyers’ personal information in exchange for boosted online ratings.
Full Article on Global Times: https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202608/1367943.shtml
Posted by: Ian (D. Withers)
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