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Mandatory Disclosure of Chinese Ownership for Apps and Websites

New rules require mobile applications and websites wholly or partially owned by the Chinese Communist Party or Chinese entities to clearly disclose this fact to users. This aims to increase transparency and user awareness about the origin of digital services they use. Non-compliance can lead to significant financial penalties.
Key points
Apps and websites with Chinese ownership must inform users about it.
Ownership information must be clear and conspicuous to anyone using the app or website.
Providing false information about ownership is illegal.
The Federal Trade Commission will enforce these rules, imposing penalties up to $42,350 per violation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4000
Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Process start date: 2021-06-17