China Ordered Removal Of 25 Apps Owned By Didi Global Over Personal Data Collection Violation
- ByStartupStory | July 10, 2021
China’s cyber-regulator ordered the removal of 25 apps owned by Didi Global Inc., the country’s largest ride-hailing service, be removed from app stores late Friday, citing severe violations of rules against collecting personal data.The Cyberspace Administration of China already ordered the removal of the main Didi app on Sunday, pending a cybersecurity review, after it debuted on the U.S. stock market last week. The Didi App has been facing severe scrutiny from the Chinese Government. It has found that the App has used personal information hence violating the rules. A statement said the company was told to rectify problems but the app didn’t respond. The ruling party began tightening control over China’s fast-changing internet industries last year, launching anti-monopoly and other investigations.
Moreover, The internet regulator claimed Didi App was also barred from accepting new customers until the investigations were completed. The company was founded in 2012 as a taxi-hailing app and has expanded into other ride-hailing options including private cars and buses. It says it also is investing in electric cars, artificial intelligence and other technology development. Didi raised $4 billion from investors in its New York stock offering.
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