Virtual keyboard apps removed from Chinese app stores

Reuters2021-06-11

BEIJING, June 11 (Reuters) - Chinese app stores removed several apps developed by companies including Sogou and Iflytek amid increased scrutiny of the technology sector and data protection.

As of Friday afternoon, the so-called input method apps, which serve as virtual keyboards, could not be downloaded on Chinese Apple iOS store and Android app stores operated by Chinese smartphone makers such as Huawei.

Iflytek said in a statement that the app was removed due to violations of personal data collection rules, and it already completed the "rectification" and was currently waiting for approval from the regulators.

Sougou didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

In April, China issued draft guidelines seeking to limit the scope of mobile apps' collection of personal data.

Apps in China have been temporarily removed by regulators for mishandling user data or improper content, with existing users unaffected.

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爱睡的雇主
2021-06-12
爱睡的雇主
Hi
Sctzilla
2021-06-12
Sctzilla
Virtual keyboards can potential hijack the content and password u are typing. Is a security risk.
Endlesstory
2021-06-11
Endlesstory
Heheheheh
whiskyfount
2021-06-11
whiskyfount
Ok
Xaviertoh
2021-06-11
Xaviertoh
Ok
solidd
2021-06-11
solidd
LGTM

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