Face scanning is mandatory when purchasing a new SIM card in China
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China is known as a “surveillance camera powerhouse”, and face recognition and face recognition are used here and there. In addition to this, face scanning is now mandatory when purchasing a new SIM card.
China brings in mandatory facial recognition for mobile phone users | World news | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/dec/02/china-brings-in-mandatory-facial-recognition-for-mobile-phone-users
China launches mandatory face scans for mobile users — Quartz
China introduces mandatory face scans for new SIM card purchases
https://thenextweb.com/privacy/2019/12/02/china-introduces-mandatory-face-scans-for-new-sim-card-purchases/
The rule that `` face scan is mandatory when purchasing a new SIM card '' was enforced from December 1, 2019, and stores that can purchase SIM cards in China are equipped for this rule enforcement It was.
The Chinese government announced the rules on September 27, 2019. It is “measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of citizens in cyberspace” and explains that the purpose is to prevent resale of SIM cards.
The Engineering Department has a registered name for the telephone company, and is a registered company.
http://www.miit.gov.cn/n1146285/n1146352/n3054355/n3057724/n3057728/c7448683/content.html
In China, “face” information is widely used, and there were cases where wanted criminals who matched database information were arrested due to the installation of multiple cameras equipped with face recognition technology at the entrance of popular singer concerts It has been reported.
On the other hand, with regard to the handling of 'face' information, there are also voices concerned about privacy, and in November 2019, Zhejiang University of Technology said that a face scan, which is personal information, was taken without consent at a safari park in Hangzhou. Professor Guo Bing has filed a lawsuit for violating the Consumer Rights Protection Act. This lawsuit is believed to be the first lawsuit involving “face” information in China.
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