Measures from cyberspace regulator and police ministry taking effect on June 1 mark first major attempt to regulate widely used technology.
China will implement regulations on June 1st, the first major attempt to regulate facial recognition technology, focusing on privacy and security. The rules, jointly released by the Cyberspace Administration of China and Ministry of Public Security, address growing public concerns about data privacy and security risks. The regulations mandate alternative identification methods and require explicit consent for facial information processing.
