Regulation of Mobile Apps in China | Practical Law
An overview of the regulatory regime governing mobile applications (apps) in China, including foreign investment restrictions, licensing requirements and the enforcement trend. It discusses the specific requirements for finance apps and educational apps, the voluntary app security certification scheme, and the legal issues to consider when operating apps, including personal information protection and app providers' censorship obligations. The Note also introduces app store operators' responsibilities to manage app providers and provides practical guidance on how to comply with the regulatory requirements on apps.