In just ten days, the UK Government says English pubs, restaurants, and cafes can open again for business.
However, they are told that they should collect contact information about every customer and visitor to their premises. But what they’re not told is how they should do this in a way that protects people’s security and privacy.
The most disturbing thing for foreign businesses facing China’s new cybersecurity law may just be how vague and broad it is.
Under the new law, adopted on Monday and taking effect next June, it’s possible that any major company working in the country might be subject to “security reviews” from the Chinese government.
Any company involved in telecommunications, information services, finance or any sector “where the loss of data can harm the country’s security” is subject to a possible review. But what these security reviews actually entail isn’t clear in the law.
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