Guangdong communications authority names 21 apps that missed rectification deadline
China
Sep 20, 20261 sources
Key Takeaways
- 01Guangdong’s Communications Administration publicly named 21 apps that had not completed required rectification for personal-information and cybersecurity issues.
- 02The listed app operators must complete corrective action by September 29, 2026.
- 03The notice creates immediate compliance and reputational risk for the affected app operators.
Guangdong’s Communications Administration publicly listed 21 apps that had not completed required corrections for personal-information and cybersecurity issues.
The notice, published on September 20, 2026, requires the affected app operators to complete rectification by September 29, 2026. The action forms part of China’s regulatory enforcement over app practices involving personal information and network security.
Operators of the listed apps face a short compliance window and should address the identified issues before the deadline. The notice publicly identifies non-compliance, creating both regulatory and reputational risk for the companies involved.
Sources (1)
gdca.miit.gov.cn — Sep 20, 2026