Chinese internet users must pass a facial-recognition test to use web – Investment  Watch

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10/03/19

 

“The Chinese government must think the book “1984” is a great blueprint to follow for the ultimate totalitarian society. They have the tools to create such a society that “big brother” in the book could only dream about.” Admin

 

China has stepped up its internet censorship by demanding its citizens pass a facial-recognition test to be able to use web services.

 

People who want to have the internet installed at home or on their phones must have their faces scanned by the Chinese authority to prove their identities, according to a new regulation.

 

The rule, which will take effect on December 1, is said to be part of the social credit system which rates the Chinese citizens based on their daily behaviour.

 

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