In particular, China has instructed its technology giants to provide more secure storage of user data amid public complaints about mismanagement and misuse that have resulted in privacy violations. The investigation came amid a slew of regulatory moves by Beijing that have upended norms for a range of sectors from tech to property to private tutoring. Didi is preparing to relaunch its ride-hailing and other apps in China by the end of the year in anticipation that Beijings cybersecurity investigation into the company will be wrapped up by then.
Its shares have halved since its New York debut to leave its valuation at $43 billion (roughly Rs.
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The company is also working on new strategies to recruit drivers for the relaunch as many moved to rival services due to uncertainty surrounding the business because of the investigation, this source added. The changes include an updated and lengthy user agreement for customers to sign that clearly defines what data will be collected and how it will be used, said one of the sources. It said data had been collected illegally and the apps concerned including for its camera device, as well as delivery and financial services.ĭidi responded at the time by saying it had stopped registering new users and would make changes to comply with rules on national security and personal data protection, and would protect users' rights.ĭidi has since been making changes to the apps to ensure they comply with China's Personal Information Protection Law which took effect on November 1, the three people with knowledge of the matter said, adding that all staff had to complete training about the new law. Soon after, the CAC launched an investigation into Didi over its collection and use of personal data. Didi Workers Said to Get Union in Groundbreaking Move for China.
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