China ratified a new cybersecurity law July 8 granting the communist regime an even tighter grip on the Internet and technology industries.
The law, which is wide-ranging and covers everything from politics to personal data, puts foreign tech companies at a disadvantage and could stifle innovation of its domestic technology sector.
The 68-article document seeks to “safeguard cyberspace sovereignty and national security.” In addition to bolstering security, China plans to increase control of information, censorship, and suppress free flow of information. Chief among the guidelines is the requirement for Internet service providers and other technology companies to store data physically in China.
