China and its strict regulation around cyberspace are once again in the news, and that is that all large companies are a little alibis in the Asian giant, starting with Facebook, which does not operate there, and going through Google, which must transmit all the information to the Government. Regulations in China could affect the App Store and how Apple safeguards our privacy on iOS, Chinese state agencies want Apple to track the identity of developers who post on the App Store as well as app buyers.
Exactly, as you read it, China not only wants to know and identify an application publisher, but also wants to know the movements of whoever acquires that application. The identity of these people must be fully accredited and verified in order to continue doing business in the App Store. According to the government, these measures are taken to prevent fraudulent use that leads to scams, transfer of pornography and malicious content through mobile devices. According to China, these devices are exposed to terrorists, thieves and people who carry out activities outside the law.
Curious how less they become so strict in the country where the latest jailbreak comes from, from where most Android devices are infected with malware and precisely, a place where they are little given to use payment applications. A hypocritical act of the Chinese Government, which pretends to have information for free the easy way by taking advantage of the power of Apple. The Government of the United States of America already tried through diplomatic channels, and Tim Cook slammed the door on them Will Tim Cook do the same with the Government of China? We are waiting for Apple's next moves.