为旧电子产品装上“数据安全锁”

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is the introduction of the mandatory national standard "Technical Requirements for Data Security - Information Clearing Technology for Electronic Products," which aims to address consumer concerns about data privacy when disposing of old electronic devices [1][2][3] - The new standard will be implemented on January 1, 2027, and it provides clear guidelines on what data to clear, how to clear it, and who is responsible for the clearing process [1][2] - The standard covers all traces of user information generated by electronic devices, specifies scientifically validated methods for data clearing, and mandates that manufacturers provide built-in data clearing functions or free tools for users [1][2] Group 2 - During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China has an estimated 6 billion idle mobile phones, with only 10% entering the second-hand market due to consumer fears of incomplete data clearing [2] - The implementation of the new standard is expected to alleviate consumer concerns about privacy, thereby promoting resource recycling and allowing dormant electronic products to regain value [2][3] - A 13-month transition period has been established to allow the industry to adapt to the new requirements, ensuring orderly technical upgrades and process development before the standard takes effect [3]