Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-10 04:14Core Viewpoint - The National Cybersecurity Notification Center reported that 72 mobile applications are found to illegally collect and use personal information, with Guotai Junan Mobile Futures and Wumart Futures being highlighted for not clearly stating the purposes, methods, and scope of personal information collection [1][12]. Group 1: Violations in User Consent and Information Collection - 17 applications failed to provide clear prompts for users to read privacy policies upon first use, using default consent methods instead [2][13]. - 34 applications did not specify the purposes, methods, and scope of personal information collection in their privacy policies [3][14]. - 17 applications did not inform users about the recipients of their personal information, nor did they obtain separate consent for sharing [4][15]. Group 2: User Rights and Data Management - 5 applications began collecting personal information without user consent or continued to collect data despite user refusal [5][16]. - 9 applications did not provide effective means for users to correct, delete personal information, or cancel their accounts [6][17]. - 3 applications failed to process complaints and requests within promised timeframes [6][17]. Group 3: Withdrawal of Consent and Marketing Practices - 22 applications did not offer users a convenient way to withdraw consent for personal information collection [6][18]. - 2 applications used automated decision-making for marketing without providing options for users to refuse or opt-out [7][18]. - 4 applications processed sensitive personal information without obtaining separate consent from users [8][19]. Group 4: Security Measures and Compliance - 25 applications did not implement adequate security measures such as encryption or anonymization [9][19]. - 1 application continued to display ads after closing a page, disrupting user experience [10][20]. - 4 applications lacked a privacy policy altogether [11][21].