Group 1 - The article reports that 38 mobile applications, including "Jiazhengjia" and "Pinchao," have been found to illegally collect and use personal information according to the National Cybersecurity Notification Center [1] - This action is part of a broader initiative outlined in the announcement by the Central Cyberspace Administration, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Public Security, and State Administration for Market Regulation regarding personal information protection for 2025 [1]

Core Viewpoint - The National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center has detected 68 mobile applications that illegally collect and use personal information, in accordance with laws such as the Cybersecurity Law and the Personal Information Protection Law [1] Group 1: Legal Compliance - The detection was conducted based on the requirements of the announcement from the Central Cyberspace Administration, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security, and the State Administration for Market Regulation regarding the 2025 personal information protection initiative [1]

Core Viewpoint - The frequent violations of personal information collection by mobile applications highlight a persistent issue in the industry, necessitating a multi-faceted approach to address the privacy dilemma [1][4][7]. Group 1: Violations and Regulatory Actions - The National Cybersecurity and Information Security Information Notification Center reported 65 mobile applications for illegal collection and use of personal information, marking the second large-scale naming this year [1]. - In April, the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center had already reported 13 applications for similar violations across various sectors, including food delivery, finance, and social media [1]. - In 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology reported 50 applications with user rights violations, with 27 of them exhibiting forced, frequent, and excessive permission requests [2]. Group 2: User Behavior and Awareness - A significant number of users, approximately 77.8%, rarely or never read privacy agreements when installing applications, and 69.69% ignore updates to these agreements [3]. - Users often feel compelled to agree to privacy policies to access essential app functions, leading to a compromise of their personal information [2]. Group 3: Legal Framework and Compliance Challenges - A comprehensive legal framework exists, including the Cybersecurity Law, Data Security Law, and Personal Information Protection Law, aimed at regulating personal information handling [4]. - Despite the established regulations, the persistent non-compliance by mobile applications is attributed to the technical complexity of apps, the hidden nature of data collection, and users' lack of awareness [4][5]. Group 4: Recommendations for Improvement - Experts suggest a collaborative governance approach involving regulatory frameworks, corporate compliance, and technological safeguards to enhance personal data protection [7]. - It is recommended that app operators stay informed about regulatory disclosures and adhere to compliance standards, especially when handling large volumes of personal or sensitive information [7]. - Users should be vigilant about privacy policy compliance indicators, such as the presence of consent pop-ups and the clarity of information presented [8].