Chinese Internet regulators have announced a whole package of draft rules for the operation of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks. According to The Register, network operators using these wireless technologies will have to apply technical solutions that exclude malicious activity. The new rules and principles have been formulated by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC).
The rules are expected to apply to ad-hoc networks operating “short distance”. It is assumed that this will help to combat the violation of existing laws in the country and the promotion of values alien to society. The new measures almost duplicate the rules applied by Beijing against telecom operators and owners of online services: they are all required to monitor traffic that could harm the country’s national security.
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Operators will be required to “prevent and counteract” the use of their equipment to spread misinformation and report such attempts to the competent authorities. In addition, users of such networks will be required to provide their real identification data. The sender and recipient of information will have to act with the consent of each other, and in case of violation of the law, both parties will be liable.
The CAC wants providers of such networks to also notify users of the rules for the safe use of services, and they should also provide users with the opportunity to report certain incidents if necessary. Moreover, operators will need to have plans to address threats in case of unforeseen situations.
True, the definition of networks falling under the new rules is somewhat vague. If you wish, you can rank among them, both various offline chats based on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi mesh networks, which are used by protest movements, as well as home hotspots or tethering. One way or another, Beijing is demonstrating its determination to control all data transmission networks.
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