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China's Giant New Gamble With Digital IDs
China will launch digital IDs for internet use on July 15th, transferring online verification from private companies to government control. Users obtain digital IDs by submitting personal information including facial scans to police via an app. A pilot program launched one year ago enrolled 6 millio...
China will launch digital IDs for internet use on July 15th, transferring online verification from private companies to government control. A pilot program launched one year ago enrolled 6 million people.The system currently remains voluntary, though officials and state media are pushing citizens to register for "information security." The program replaces China's existing system requiring citizens to register with companies using real names before posting comments, gaming, or making purchases.
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